NEWBERRY — Over the weekend, the South Carolina National Guard conducted a deployment ceremony to recognize Bravo Company, 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion’s mobilization in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

The ceremony was held at Newberry College, and was attended by a variety of officials, including, Rep. Rick Martin, Senator Ronnie Cromer, Senator Lindsey Graham, Major General Van McCarty, the Adjutant General of South Carolina.

Approximately 100 soldiers with Bravo Company, 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 151st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, South Carolina National Guard were deployed. While deployed, the 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion will provide communications support to deployed units.

Rep. Rick Martin requested all Newberry County residents pray for all of our troops that are being sent over seas.

The South Carolina National Guard conducted a deployment ceremony to recognize Bravo Company, 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion’s mobilization in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Approximately 100 Soldiers with Bravo Company, 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 151st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, deployed to the Middle East for approximately nine months.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/web1_48442535312_db3683f558_o.jpgThe South Carolina National Guard conducted a deployment ceremony to recognize Bravo Company, 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion’s mobilization in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Approximately 100 Soldiers with Bravo Company, 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 151st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, deployed to the Middle East for approximately nine months. U.S. Army National Guard Photos by Spc. David Erskine, South Carolina National Guard Courtesy of Rep. Rick Martin

The deployment ceremony was attended by Rep. Rick Martin, Senator Ronnie Cromer, Senator Lindsey Graham and Major General Van McCarty, the Adjutant General of S.C., the ceremony was held at Newberry College.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/web1_National-Guard-2.jpgThe deployment ceremony was attended by Rep. Rick Martin, Senator Ronnie Cromer, Senator Lindsey Graham and Major General Van McCarty, the Adjutant General of S.C., the ceremony was held at Newberry College. Courtesy of Rep. Rick Martin

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