Short notice....and may not be able to work...but here is info coming in from the Oregonian on a unit that is deploying tomorrow, Sunday, Sep 10 from Warrenton (Camp Rilea), Oregon....We are in contact with the PAO for times and locations, in the event that we may provide an escort....there may be a scheduling conflict due to the involvement of some folks (Pipey and I included) at the ceremonies at Salem's Healing Fields, but there may be some window of opportunity for others....will post info as soon as I hear back from the PAO.
From the Oregonian:
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The Oregon Air National Guard's 116th Air Control Squadron will deploy 29 members to Afghanistan on Saturday.¦nbsp;
The 116th delivers a unique ability to plan and execute air operations in virtually any environment. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the unit has been deployed nearly a dozen times to assist the U.S. Northern Command with Homeland Security operations.
Most of those deploying are from Oregon and Washington. The group includes a father and son as well as a husband and wife.
"I want to express my deepest gratitude to the employers and especially the family members of our personnel for the sacrifices and support they give to our Guard members," said Lt. Col. Tim Olson, the 116th's commander.
The unit, based out of Camp Rilea near Warrenton, will make final preparations today for a 120-day tour of duty at Kandahar Air Base." |