Soldiers deploying to Iraq to be honored at send-off ceremony

CAMP SHELBY, MISS—Approximately 10,000 Soldiers, family members, national, state, and local leaders will honor the 155th Brigade Combat Team (BCT) of the Mississippi Army National Guard in a special send-off ceremony. The team represents three states –Mississippi, Arkansas and Vermont. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22, on the parade field here.

The Soldiers of the BCT have spent the last several months participating in rigorous training in preparation for deployment to Iraq.

Family members should contact their respective Unit Family Readiness Group for more information.

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