LOCAL GUARDSMEN IN KUWAIT, POISED FOR BAGHDAD

(10/08/2007)

Calhoun soldiers (L-R) Front: Rich Goff, Grantsville; Roy Williams, Big Bend; Frank Garrison, Grantsville; John Dennison, Arnoldsburg; Middle: Andy Morrison, Nobe; Bryan Gungle, Chloe; Matt Taylor, Grantsville; Sam Lynch, Mt. Zion; Back: Espe Clothier, Millstone; Bill Boone, Grantsville; Dewayne O'Neal, Chloe; Gregg Lee, Grantsville; not pictured Robbie Parsons, Mt. Zion Not pictured is Robby Parsons The Spencer Detachment of the West Virginia National Guard has arrived in Kuwait, poised for duty in Baghdad. The soldiers, including thirteen from Calhoun, say they are getting used to the 110 degree heat. The unit is expected to become part of President George Bush's surge to turn the Iraq war around, with entry into Iraq expected about October 15th. A solider e-mailed home to say "We are ready to complete the mission and return home safely." WRITING TO SOLDIERS: (soldier's rank/name) 821st Company, 3rd Platoon 769th En. Bn. Camp Liberty, Iraq APO AE 09344 The USPS has flat rate bulk boxes which can be shipped for $8.95.

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