Puerto Rico National Guard to Send 400 Troops to Africa

El Vocero de Puerto Rico (Spanish-language article) ^ | July 8, 2009 | Yamilet Millán Rodríguez

[Ebenezer]

(English-language translation)

Over 400 Puerto Rico National Guard troops left yesterday for Fort Lewis in Washington, where they will receive training to accomplish their mission in the Horn of Africa.

Puerto Rico National Guard Adjutant General Antonio J. Vicéns said that, following the month-long training, the 65th Infantry Battalion will head to Africa to support a security mission.

"This is the first 65th Infantry Battalion of National Guardsmen from all states that will perform a mission in the Horn of Africa," Vicéns stated.

The soldiers departed in the morning from Luis Muñoz Marín Airport, where Vicéns and their relatives bid them farewell.

"This is the second large mobilization that is called for security operations, the first being during the Korean War," Vicéns pointed out.

[Ebenezer]

ping

Thumbs up and Godspeed to the Boricua Guardsmen.

[SJSAMPLE]

Oustanding.
God Bless these AMERICANS.

[SpinnerWebb]

what, exactly, are they going to the Horn of Africa to do?

[cll]

Puerto Rico Ping! Please Freepmail me if you want on or off the list.

[cll]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Enduring_Freedom_-_Horn_of_Africa

[edcoil]

Give out more blue American passports.

[SgtSki]

I fear another Blackhawk Down situation.