In an update from this post, the 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion left Utah today.After an intense period of pre-mobilization training at Camp Williams, these soldiers and their families would likely say they've been gone for a long time already. A friend of mine told me that, due to the long hours that he'd already been putting in, he and his family more or less said their goodbyes weeks ago.
LTC Tolman, who I know personally and have much respect for, says that the 142nd's mission, once they hit Afghanistan, is clear - unlike the battalion's 2003 tour in Iraq.
Despite my own doubts (having been there and heard that line before) I am actually optimistic that this one really will turn out as they are planning. One thing is for sure: this is an outstanding group of soldiers, and they will do great things in Afghanistan.
God speed, and good luck over there.
Related links:SLTrib, KSL, KSTU-1, KSTU-2, KTVX-1, KTVX-2
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