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Afghanistan-Bound Reserve Unit Gets Oklahoma Farewell
posted 9:12 am Mon July 21, 2008 - Oklahoma City
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Thirty-six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who
left Oklahoma City are on their way to Afghanistan to help train
local soldiers.
The soldiers with Detachment 53 of the 95th Division left
Oklahoma City yesterday. They will relieve a unit currently
training Afghanistan army drill sergeants.
Thirteen states were represented in the 36 soldiers, including six from Oklahoma.
During a farewell ceremony yesterday at the U.S. Army Reserve
Center in Oklahoma City, division commander Gen. James Archer told
soldiers and family members that he's seen how important the
mission is to the future of Afghanistan.
Thirteen states were represented in the 36 soldiers, including six from Oklahoma.
During a farewell ceremony yesterday at the U.S. Army Reserve
Center in Oklahoma City, division commander Gen. James Archer told
soldiers and family members that he's seen how important the
mission is to the future of Afghanistan.
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