Montgomery Based Soldiers Called Up For Iraq
As many families gather to celebrate the holidays, some local families are preparing to say goodbye. WSFA 12 News has confirmed the 282nd Quartermaster Company is being deployed to Iraq, for a second time.
The unit which is based in Montgomery has 119 members. Their farewell ceremony is January 10th at 4050 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. The Army RESERVE unit was first sent to Iraq in February 2003 and came home in May of 2004.
Among their duties are pumping fuel and water purification. They could be gone for as long as 18 months.
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=4299753&nav=0RdE
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