Posted on 05/21/2004 9:09:14 PM PDT by BenLurkin
SACRAMENTO - The California National Guard's 1498th Transportation Company will return from their Iraq tour, flying in to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside. Soldiers are scheduled to return on two flights - at 5:20 and 6:25 p.m. today.
Approximately 220 soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are expected to be greeted by family and friends, and will be welcomed home with a barbecue and bagpipe music.
The mission of the 1498th, which includes dozens of Antelope Valley residents as well as reservists from across the Southland, was to use its heavy equipment transporter systems to move equipment and supplies from ports to areas of operation all over Iraq.
The 1498th was supported by soldiers from throughout the state, including 25 from the 756th Transportation Company in Palmdale and Van Nuys and 23 from the 2668th Transportation Company in Sacramento.
All soldiers will attend briefings Saturday. Those living outside the area will be provided transportation home Sunday morning.
ping for the Guard (and for their dependents)
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