Local soldiers report for duty

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ocal soldiers report for duty
By Sandy Miller
Times-News writer

TWIN FALLS -- After 22 years as a weekend warrior, Idaho National Guard Master Sgt. Charles Butterfield was looking forward to retiring from his military duties in April.

He could turn his attention to running his auto body repair shop. More importantly, he would have more time to spend with his six newly adopted children. Yes, six, ages 10, 9, 8, 7, 4 and 1. He and his wife, Vickie, also have three adult children in their early 20s.

Butterfield was in the middle of putting an extension on the house. But Uncle Sam put a little crimp in his plans.

Butterfield is one of about some 1,250 citizen soldiers of the 116th Cavalry Brigade of the Idaho National Guard who were federally activated in May to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Along with about 240 other soldiers from the Magic Valley, Butterfield reported for duty Monday to begin an 18-month deployment that will include a one-year tour of duty in Iraq.

Two years ago, being deployed was the furthest thing from Butterfield's mind. Their children having grown and left the nest, he and Vickie decided to adopt a child. But before they could adopt, they had to become foster parents. Instead of adopting just one child, they ended up adopting six.
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1. You might think having adopted six kids would

give he and his family a break................!! :grr: