COLUMBUS, Ohio – Just five days before Christmas, about 50 soldiers from Ohio Army Headquarters and Battery Headquarters will be deployed for about a year in support of the U.S. Army Command on Sunday.
The soldiers are part of the 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, located in Columbus.
A ceremony took place at 9 am and was broadcast live due to COVID-19 concerts. Click here to watch the ceremony.
“Who takes place five days before Christmas?” You do. Who answers the call five days before Christmas, voluntarily, a voluntary force? ”Said Major General John C. Harris, Jr. could form that this nation would have reunited with a voluntary force. “
Gov. Mike DeWine recorded a video that will be played at the ceremony, thanking the soldiers for their service.
“We are so proud of you all for your service as members of the 174th Ohio National Guard Air Defense Artillery Brigade,” DeWine said. “We wish you well in your overseas mission and thank you for responding to your call to work.”
The European Deterrence Initiative, in which soldiers are deployed to serve, is intended to “increase the US deterrent position, increase the availability and responsiveness of US forces in Europe, support the collective defense and security of NATO allies, and strengthen security.” and the ability of American allies and partners. “
The unit was previously deployed in Germany in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in 2018. Portions of the unit were also deployed as elements of the working group headquarters in 2009, 2012 and 2017. 2008 to 2013.