Idaho guardsmen head to Afghanistan today

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Idaho guardsmen head to Afghanistan today
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Jun 17, 2008 5:50:30 EDT

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Air National Guard is sending nearly 200 airmen to Afghanistan on a 45-day deployment.

Most of the troops will leave Boise early Tuesday for the mission in support of NATO military operations.

Most of the airmen are from the Boise and Treasure Valley region. It will be the 190th Fighter Squadron’s third overseas deployment since 2001.

Lt. Col. Tim Marsano said that between the Idaho Army National Guard and the Idaho Air National Guard, there are about 350 citizen-soldiers and -airmen deployed to military operations around the world.


Article at: http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/06/ap_idaho_guardsmen_061608/