From WRAL:
There was another round of good-byes for military families Sunday, this time in Raleigh, where an Army Reserve unit is being called to active duty.
Members of the 535th Military Police Battalion will be deployed to Iraq.
For 145 soldiers in the 535th, they were saying farewell for at least a year. There were hugs and tears, a scene carried out often as units deploy and all too familiar for military families.
“I feel a little sad because my family is staying here. But I am soldier so I have to support and defend our United States constitution,” said Juan Pablo Leon.
Their duty is something these soldiers take very seriously, regardless of the specific assignment.
“We understand we’re just gonna be helping out other battalions and supporting the mission,” Spc. Andrew White said.
A person I know is in that unit, and has already left. They are apparently going to go to Fort Dix first, then to Texas, doing a bit of training up for around 2 months, then head to Iraq. So, I say, good luck, and God speed. May He watch over you and bring you home safely.
Peace and godspeed, brothers!
Godspeed.
Every time we go through Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB off I-95 I tell my son this is sacred and special territory, and freedom isn’t free. God bless and put the 72 virgins to work my patriots. Happy Memorial Day & GOD bless – Death Star II