From the Wisconsin National Guard:
The Oshkosh-based 1157th
Transportation Company of the Wisconsin Army National Guard has completed
its mobilization training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and is eager to hit the road -
even if that road is somewhere in Afghanistan, where the unit arrived early this
morning (April 17).
"They're more than ready," 1st Sgt. Tom Krueck said last week at Camp Shelby.
"They're excited - they want to get out of here and do what they're supposed to
be doing."
Initially tasked with transportation and base security missions in Kuwait,
the unit was reassigned to conduct convoy security missions in Afghanistan. The
change in mission also meant a change in vehicles and tactics from what the unit
typically trains for.
Read the Wisconsin National Guard press release
Photo: Soldiers of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1157th Transportation
Company practice first aid and combat
lifesaver skills in realistic conditions
March 5 at Camp Shelby, Miss. The 1157th has completed its mobilization
training and will conduct convoy escort
missions in Afghanistan. 1157th Transportation Company photo
