Maine Guard unit getting send-off before Iraq deployment

By The Associated Press

FAIRFIELD, Maine — Friends and family members are gathering in Fairfield for a send-off for a Maine-based Army Reserve unit that’s headed for a second tour in Iraq.

The Maine National Guard said the 100 members of the 619th Transportation Company, based in Auburn and Dexter, will conduct route clearance and provide security for coalition forces.

Gov. John Baldacci, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and Maj. Gen. John Libby are among the speakers at the Saturday ceremony at Lawrence High School.

The company will travel to Fort Dix, N.J., for training before heading to Iraq.

The unit was first deployed to Iraq in 2004.

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On 6/20/09 at 3:43 PM, Ladyslipper wrote:

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Godspeed All and thank you for your service...

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On 8/3/09 at 9:24 AM, kkellyjo wrote:

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I am a military spouse currently we are stationed in Korea and I want to thank the Guards and Wish them all the best And to there families I will keep you in my prayers because it will be harder on you then them they will be so busy it will take awhile to sink in but for us the worry and missing start immediately Loads of love and support to you all .