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Subject:  Send Off - 135th MPA Det, Johnston, IA, 07 NOV 09

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cagerbob User is Offline
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Parma, Ohio
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05 Nov 2009 9:59 PM Alert 


The Iowa Army National Guard has asked for the PGR to be apart of a community sendoff ceremony for a Johnston-based Iowa Army National Guard unit, the 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment mobilized as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

It will be held at 4 p.m. on November 7, at the Joint Forces Headquarters (formerly known as STARC Armory), Iowa National Guard, Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa. The street address for the JFHQ building is 6100 78th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa. Local officials and Iowa National Guard leadership will participate, and the public and media are welcome and encouraged to attend the sendoff ceremony.
 
Rally Time: 2:40pm briefing at 2:55pm and establish our flag lines.
 
Rally Point: JFHQ building, 6100 78th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa
 
 
RC: Terry Mitchel "harleydawg" harleydawgtp@iowatelecom.net
 
Bear
SC Iowa
 

Bob Ellis
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Posts: 55
Ankeny, IA




06 Nov 2009 8:01 AM Alert 
It will be an honor to stand for the 135th MPA Detachment.  Thank you for protecting our freedoms and intrests.  We hope and pray for your safe and rewarding tour, and your speedy and safe return home.  To your family and frineds, thank you for supporting these fine and brave Soldiers.

Carl B. Frank
USN(RET)
Ankeny, IA
VRA 1-36-52A-1500E
VROC 9494
American Legion Rider (Iowa)
freedomfarm User is Offline
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Lost Nation, Iowa




06 Nov 2009 10:27 AM Alert 
A heartfelt Thank You to all members of the 135th MPA detachment. We honor your willingness to serve and the sacrifices made, both by yourselves and your family and loved ones while you are away. We pray God's blessings on each of you and your families. May He bless you always.

FreedomFarm
Lost Nation, IA
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain




06 Nov 2009 12:08 PM Alert 
Thank You Iowa National Guard 135th MPA Det., Johnston, IA for your service to our Nation. God Bless You!!

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
BZ_Matsky User is Offline
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Des Moines, IA




06 Nov 2009 12:21 PM Alert 
Thank you for your service to our country and in the cause of freedom.

Steve "BZ" Matchinsky
Central Iowa RC
PGR of Iowa BoD

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Kinder, La.




06 Nov 2009 3:10 PM Alert 
May God bless and keep each of you and your families while you serve to preserve our way of life. Thank you.

Schelly "Toro"
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

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Rfor2005 User is Offline
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Des Moines, Iowa National Support Staff




06 Nov 2009 3:49 PM Alert 
It will be my honor to stand for the 135th MPA Detachment. I thank each and every member of the unit for the time and service that they have committed to our country. May you all travel safely and look forward to you return to Iowa.

Rfor2005
Robert Forbes
DSM, Iowa
Iowa PGR Rider 2005 to Present
US Army, 1986-1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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52sdc User is Offline
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Iowa Asst. State Captain Ankeny, IA




06 Nov 2009 6:03 PM Alert 
My thanks to the 135th MPA Det., IANG, for your willingness to serve to protect our freedom and our way of life.

Devil Dog
1st. Lt. Steve Cox, USMC - Mustang, 1967 - 74
Otters - "The Chosen Few"
RVN 1969
Iowa Asst. State Captain
Senior Ride Captain

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"One man with courage makes a majority" - Andrew Jackson

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Riding in honor of these fallen American heroes:

Pfc Stephen Alsted, USMC - KIA Vietnam 18 Mar 1966
Pfc Paul Drummond, USMC - KIA Vietnam 22 Mar 1966
Pfc Ronald Fitch, USMC - KIA Vietnam 5 Apr 1967
SP4 Harry Cornwell, USA - KIA Vietnam 2 Feb 1968
Pfc Johnny Fogleman, USMC - KIA Vietnam 2 Sep 1968
Pfc Carl Oldfield, USMC - KIA Vietnam 25 Oct 1969
charlesd User is Offline
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Plattsmouth, NE




07 Nov 2009 5:48 AM Alert 
Please accept my appreciation for your service. Stay safe and come home safer. Will be there in spirit today..

dc

Dave "DC" Charles
USAF 1981-2002

"Doesn't matter where/when you served, when you fall, we'll stand."


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