tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77127132011-04-21T12:52:23.076-07:00This site has been created by The Democrat as a place to gather information about our local troops who have been mobilized or deployed in the War on Terror.<br><br><img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/t/a/tatenews/Support-Soldierssmall.jpg"><br><br> All information contained on this site is Copyright 2004, North Mississippi Newspapers, Inc. No information or images may be reproduced, reprinted or copied without the express written consent of North Mississippi Newspapers, Inc.The Democratnoreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1105372869430296272005-01-10T07:54:00.000-08:002005-01-10T08:01:09.430-08:00

The packages filled with everything the soldiers need sit waiting to be mailed. The problem is, there is no money for postage to mail them. Rickey Pope, supervisor of the Family Assistance Center of our local National Guard Unit 2/198 Armored Battalion is asking for the public’s help to not only donate items for the soldiers, but for financial help to mail those packages to the soldiers who

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1102518782377707952004-12-08T07:05:00.000-08:002004-12-08T07:13:02.376-08:00

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

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1101142827991599572004-11-22T22:01:00.000-08:002004-11-22T09:00:27.990-08:00

These soldiers from the 4th Platoon, Troop A, 98th Calvary based out of Louisville and Rolling Fork, Miss.,who are part of a personal security detachment for the 155th Armored Brigade had a special visit from Governor and Mrs. Haley Barbour. Serving on the security detachment are from left: Paul Ammerman of Jackson; Freddie Goss, Webb; Matt Arledge, Hernando; Lee Douglass, Bartlett, Tenn; James

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1100701467251967782004-11-17T06:21:00.000-08:002004-11-17T06:28:07.133-08:00

Alpha Troop, 98th Calvary, Hernando soldiers Spc. John Lane, left, of Olive Branch, and Sgt. Claude Miles, of Senatobia took part in special training exercises at Camp Shelby. The exercises simulate how soldiers will react during a maneuver through busy streets, and in a simulated village in a scenario with other soldiers acting as radical insurgents. Lane and Miles moving through the simulated

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1099940508588468802004-11-08T11:59:00.000-08:002004-11-08T11:01:48.586-08:00

Hattiesburg American article contains information about local Senatobia soldier.

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1099589479038441232004-11-04T09:27:00.000-08:002004-11-04T09:32:39.663-08:00

The soldiers of A Company 2/198th Armor have continued to increase their combat readiness by completing a majority of the training requirements here at Camp Shelby.  The local National Guard Unit has excelled in numerous tactical training exercises such as:  Platoon MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain), Tactical Maneuver, Conduct Platoon Attack, Conduct Link-up Operations, Knock out a

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1099403770179125302004-11-02T05:55:00.000-08:002004-11-02T05:56:10.180-08:00

The Interact Club of Senatobia High School recently donated items for local Soldiers deploying to Iraq. Members of the local Family Support Group (FSG) received the items on behalf of their loved ones at Camp Shelby. Front row (l-r) Courtney Hale,FSG members Helen Williamson, Judy Brown and Tish Leatherwood, Mi’chel Jarjoura, and Abby Red. Back row, Gale Cushman, Interact sponsor, Chelsea Mabry,

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1098796460539615132004-10-26T06:11:00.000-07:002004-10-26T06:14:20.540-07:00

Local Warrior and Ranger football fans will remember him as an outstanding player at Senatobia High School, and at Northwest Mississippi Community College. For many years, Tony Jackson was a household name among local football fans. These days, he is serving his country in the National Guard, and is on his way to Iraq. The 24-year-old Jackson, a native of Senatobia, graduated from Senatobia

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1098191697513604122004-10-19T06:13:00.000-07:002004-10-19T06:14:57.513-07:00

Last week the soldiers of Troop A, 98th Cavalry got a care package from home. Nearly 6,000 cookies of all varieties were shipped to Camp Shelby courtesy of their Family Support Group (FSG) and DeSoto County Schools. Pictured are (L to R) Lance Smith, Bill Cox, Spec. James Scott, SFC John Moyer of Senatobia, Dennis Scott, and 1Lt Gary Ford. (Photo submitted)

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As the leader of his squadron, Casey knows what his men want. They want to hear from us! Marine Sgt. William C. Brown of Como is currently serving his country in Al Anbar province in Iraq. Brown is the son of Bill and Leslie Brown of Como, and the husband of Deborah Bishop Brown, a nursing student at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Brown attended Senatobia City Schools from

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1095170496072210982004-09-14T06:58:00.000-07:002004-09-14T07:10:40.496-07:00

Captain Vinzant scans his sector of the room during urban training. Sgt. Major Dubose (center) trains in the proper way to enter and clear a room. 155th soldiers prepare to clear a room. SFC Roderick Huff trains in the proper way to enter and clear a room. Photos of Senatobia troops courtesy of the 155th Sep. Armored Brigade Web site.

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1093958266703417512004-08-31T06:16:00.000-07:002004-08-31T06:20:28.280-07:00

Captain Pat Nelson, of Senatobia, an Army Reserve Officer serving with the 45th Infantry Brigade in Afghanistan received the Bronze Star on August 23. He was pinned for Exceptionally Meritorious Service. While serving in Afghanistan, he is the Communications Trainer/Mentor to the Afghan National Army. Stateside,he is Help Desk Coordinator at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Nelson and

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1092682100624603882004-08-16T11:43:00.000-07:002004-08-16T11:49:33.823-07:00

Volunteers Devon Lentz, a sixth grader at East Tate Elementary School, and Glenda Neal with the Tate County Economic Development Foundation help serve snacks at the Troop send-off on August 7 at the Nat Troutt Readiness Center. About 600 people came to wish the troops well on their journey to Iraq. Senatobia Mayor Alan Callicott, Dan Smith, president of the Tate County Economic Development

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1092084111184819392004-08-09T13:39:00.000-07:002004-08-09T13:50:10.246-07:00

The community overwhelmingly responded to the call for donations to fill goodie bags for soldiers being deployed to Iraq. Left, nine-year-old Alison Hardison, daughter of Pat Hardison and Rebecca Atkinson stuffs bags for the soldiers. Volunteers assist Tate County Economic Development Development Foundation Project Coordinator Glenda Neal, second from left. Linda Utley, Hardison and SFD

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1091482562721580392004-08-02T14:34:00.000-07:002004-08-02T14:37:45.506-07:00

Lauren and Michael Fletcher By: Jay Lee, Editor When high school sweethearts Michael and Lauren Fletcher married on May 13 this year, Iraq was the farthest thing on their minds. The newlyweds enjoyed only a little over two months of marriage when Michael found out that he would be mobilized and eventually be deployed to Iraq. He left last Wednesday not knowing when he would see his new bride

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1091031427236429352004-07-28T09:15:00.000-07:002004-07-28T09:17:07.236-07:00

Click here to view or purchase photos from the Wednesday morning, July 28 send-off.

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The first set of soldiers will leave Senatobia on July 28 and the pubic is encouraged to line the streets during their departure. The soldiers are scheduled to depart the Nat Troutt Readiness Center on Scott Street at 8 a.m. on July 28 and use the following route: Scott Street north to Gilmore Street Turn west onto Gilmore Street proceeding to Heard Street Turn north onto Heard Street proceeding

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Community leaders want to make sure that local soldiers have the support of the community as they begin mobilization to prepare to be deployed to Iraq. The Tate County Economic Development Foundation is organizing an effort to fill 170 goodie bags to be distributed to mobilized soldiers from Tate County. The bags are to be given to soldiers during the August 7 farewell send-off party at the Nat

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1090517561490798342004-07-22T10:32:00.000-07:002004-07-22T12:00:03.043-07:00

There are several ways to support our local troops. Here are just a few:The TCEDF is asking for items to fill goodie bags for the troops. Items needed include Bug repellentChap stickLiquid Hand sanitizerKool-Aid (individual packets)Batteries (for electronic games, CD players, etc.)Crossword puzzle booksSunblockBreath mintsPaperback booksDisposable camerasItems can be dropped off at the TCEDF

The Democratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712713.post-1090512254552583842004-07-22T08:58:00.000-07:002004-07-22T12:01:14.883-07:00

JACKSON- The Mississippi National Guard's 155th Separate Armored Brigade (SAB), headquartered in tupelo, has received mobilization orders under a Presidential Partial Mobilization of Reserved Forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The armored brigade, which is authorized nearly 4,000 soldiers, will mobilize approximately 3,500 personnel at Camp Shelby, Miss. in mid to late August. While

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