Departure Ceremony for Afghanistan-bound DC National Guard Soldiers
Congresswomen Eleanor Holmes Norton and Mayor Vincent Gray slated to attend Send-off
WASHINGTON, DC (12/30/2011)(readMedia)-- Celebratory send-Off for soldiers headed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom planned for January 5, 2012 at 10am in the DC Armory. Congresswomen Eleanor Holmes Norton and Mayor Vincent Gray are scheduled to speak at the event, hosted by Brig. Gen. Arthur Hinaman. Media and the public are invited to attend.
| WHO: | DC National Guard |
| WHAT: | A ceremony honoring the soldiers from two District of Columbia Army National Guard units deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. |
| WHEN: | Thursday January 05, 2012 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| WHERE: | DC National Guard Armory 2001 East Capitol Street SE Washington, District of Columbia 20002 |
| NOTES: | Soldiers, including those who have deployed multiple times, will be available for interview. |
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