1710th Trans. Co. departs Virginia, heads to Texas for final training phase before Afghanistan
Soldiers of the Emporia-based 1710th Transportation Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group bid farewell to their families and depart for the airport April 4, 2013, in Emporia. Approximately 160 Soldiers in the unit entered federal active duty April 1 and will conduct their final training at Fort Hood, Texas, for approximately 45 to 60 days before heading on to Afghanistan, where they are expected to conduct transportation support operations and convoy security for military and host nation convoys. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
1710th Trans. Co. departs Virginia, heads to Texas for final training phase before Afghanistan
Soldiers of the Emporia-based 1710th Transportation Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group bid farewell to their families and depart for the airport April 4, 2013, in Emporia. Approximately 160 Soldiers in the unit entered federal active duty April 1 and will conduct their final training at Fort Hood, Texas, for approximately 45 to 60 days before heading on to Afghanistan, where they are expected to conduct transportation support operations and convoy security for military and host nation convoys. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)