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NEWS | April 27, 2010

DOD announces replacement unit for Iraq rotation

By Courtesy Story

WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense announced today a replacement unit mobilized to deploy as part of the force rotation in support of Operation New Dawn.

About 2,700 soldiers from the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with elements in Montana and Oregon, will deploy in the fall of 2010.

About 600 soldiers from the Oregon battalion are located in armories in LaGrande, Baker City, Ontario, Hermiston, Pendleton, The Dalles, Hood River, Woodburn, and Redmond, according to a news release from the Oregon National Guard.

"This mobilization demonstrates Oregon's continued ability to accomplish both state and federal missions, while also successfully integrating with other states," said Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

The mobilization training will take place at Camp Shelby, Miss. The unit previously deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 to 2005, the Oregon release stated.

DoD will continue to announce major unit deployments as units are identified and alerted.

 

 

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