Montana Army National Guard Soldiers Deploy To Kuwait

Loved ones said a sad goodbye to 150 Montana Soldiers on Saturday, sending them on their way to a 9 week training in Texas followed by an overseas deployment to Kuwait. In total they expect to be gone around a year participating in “Operation Spartan Shield.”

In a ceremony before the deployment, Maj. Gen. Matt Quinn noted how proud he is of the troops and the sacrifices they’re making.

“I’m proud to be here with you to honor you, but I’m also saddened by this departure,” said Quinn, the guard’s adjutant general. “Today we say goodbye to the 1-189th but welcome closer into our Montana National Guard network the families of the soldiers leaving today.

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