INDIANA, Pa. — As tensions rise in the Middle East, local soldiers are headed to Afghanistan.
Ninety-one soldiers of the 430th Engineer Company were deployed Wednesday morning from Indiana County.
The soldiers will conduct route clearance missions during their deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
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Indiana Fire Association and Clymer VFD prepare our Flag to be suspended across Philadelphia Street this morning as the community shows their support for the 420th Engineer Company as they deploy. What a beautiful sight! pic.twitter.com/qKTDwENipM
— Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff Greenfield (@PSPTroopAPIO) January 8, 2020
The unit is made up of soldiers from across Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and Ohio.
The soldiers and their families attended a deployment ceremony in Indiana followed by a sendoff by the community.
What a great showing of community support in downtown Indiana this morning. Please keep the brave men and women of the 420th Engineer Company and their families in your prayers during their deployment. Godspeed.#BraveryCourageDutyCountry pic.twitter.com/Nc5KdTRRVL
— Troopers Steve Limani & Cliff Greenfield (@PSPTroopAPIO) January 8, 2020
Pennsylvania State Police troopers gave the soldiers an escort as they left Indiana County to begin their deployment.
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