Virginia National Guard soldiers return early from Iraq
December 12, 2011 - 04:24 pm
A group of Virginia National Guardsmen and women returned from Iraq to lots of hugs and kisses Monday afternoon.
- Sgt Guy Meader of Manassas embraces son Ethan, 8, as wife Deborah and daughter, Isabelle, 5, wait for their turn. Sgt. Meader is one of 130 soldiers affiliated with the Virginia Army National Guard and part of the drawdown of forces in Iraq.
The families of the deployed soldiers anticipated a year-long deployment.
But a call came from the upper ranks and with the drawdown of troops in Iraq well underway, the Virginia National Guard soldiers and their families got a homecoming, six months early.
The 130 soldiers are part of a larger group of 825 soldiers, the largest unit of Virginia Army National Guard troops since WWII.
It was specialist Matthew Curtis' first time away from the family. His brothers showed the strain of his absence.
“I haven't seen him,” says brother Sean Bache. ”I've missed him.”
Short URL:
http://wj.la/vnrw2I
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
-
Leon Harris and Alison Starling weeknights on ABC7
For all the breaking stories happening in your neighborhood and developing stories happening around the world, join Leon Harris and Alison Starling weeknights on ABC7 News at 5 and 11.
TBD Blogs What you need to read
-
_172.jpg)
@TBD Arts
The ABCs of breakfast with Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer
-
The Market Report
Giant promises to open all lanes in Columbia Heights
-
@TBD On Foot
The tonal quirks and misfires of Zipcar advertising
Best of TBD In case you missed it
-
The 15 weirdest laws in D.C.
What are the most bizarre regulations on the District's books?
1 Comment
Post a Comment