Another local article regarding the upcoming deployment of 1st BDE, 25th ID. I'm not sure how much coverage today's deployment ceremony will get, so if someone has a first-hand report please let us know.
FORT LEWIS, Wash. - Thousands of soldiers from Fort Lewis are getting ready to head to the battle in Iraq as new reports of violence and American casualties come in Tuesday.
A major switch-out of troops by the different Fort Lewis brigades is under way, but it's going to take some time for it all to happen. The replacement forces are preparing for a one-year deployment to a very unforgiving part of the world.
Starting Tuesday and over the next few weeks, more than 4,000 Stryker Brigade soldiers from Fort Lewis are packing up and heading for the dangerous deserts and cities of Iraq.
The 1st brigade, 25th infantry division will take over from troops in the 3rd brigade, 2nd infantry division who have been serving in Iraq since last fall.
Another local article regarding the upcoming deployment of 1st BDE, 25th ID. I'm not sure how much coverage today's deployment ceremony will get, so if someone has a first-hand report please let us know.
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By RAY LANE / KING 5 News
FORT LEWIS, Wash. - Thousands of soldiers from Fort Lewis are getting ready to head to the battle in Iraq as new reports of violence and American casualties come in Tuesday.
A major switch-out of troops by the different Fort Lewis brigades is under way, but it's going to take some time for it all to happen. The replacement forces are preparing for a one-year deployment to a very unforgiving part of the world.
