From Local 3 News: On October 11, more than 125 Tennessee National Guard Soldiers from the 1175th Transportation Company departed for a year-long
From Local 3 News: On October 11, more than 125 Tennessee National Guard Soldiers from the 1175th Transportation Company departed for a year-long deployment to the Southwest border.
After landing at Fort Bliss, Texas, the Soldiers will spend the rest of the week completing pre-deployment training before traveling to McAllen, Texas.
The transportation unit will be assisting the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency with protecting the United States, preventing illegal entry, and deterring illicit activity or other threats.
This includes assisting the U.S. Border Patrol with monitoring the border, supporting border patrol stations, and establishing observation posts to help detect illegal entry into the U.S.
Capt. Everett Miller, commander of the 1175th Transportation Company, stated, “This is a unique mission we have been getting ready for. Our Soldiers have been working hard for over a year to prepare for this and anything else needed.”
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The Tennessee National Guard currently has more than 11,000 Soldiers and Airmen trained and prepared for action when called.
