Red Dragon Soldiers, loved ones gather for family day - Nov. 19, 2021

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Bedford and Farmville-based Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, also known as Task Force Red Dragon, hold a family day event Nov. 19, 2021, in Bedford, Virginia. Families gathered at the Bedford Readiness Center to learn more about the upcoming deployment as well as share a meal and quality time with their Soldiers. Alpha Company Soldiers were presented challenge coins from members of the Bedford Boys Tribute Center. Read more about the upcoming Task Force Red Dragon federal active duty mobilization to support Combined Task Force - Horn of Africa at go.usa.gov/xFK9K.