[OldCorps]

Nope,

I flew via commercial carrier as part of my brigade from the same departure point (England Air Force Base) to Edwards Air Force base for training at NTC. Individual weapons were carried. This was back in 88 or 87.

Yea, the wording is a bit off, i can't really determine authenticity. However, Ft. Polk is no longer a TO&E duty station, its now a training base. I really can't think of any reason an active duty unit army unit would deploy from there. Don't know much about the reserves or other services though.

fwiw

[VeniVidiVici]

However, Ft. Polk is no longer a TO&E duty station, its now a training base. I really can't think of any reason an active duty unit army unit would deploy from there.

I was with the 5th ID at Ft Polk in 86-87. We did have a LA National Guard roundout brigade. I would guess that even though 5ID is no more the LA brigade still exists. Perhaps that is what flew out of Alexandria.