The local National Guard unit, Charlie Company, deployed 139 soldiers on Sunday, January 1, 2017 for a year long stint in The Horn of Africa.
Pictured:
Carlos Arce, of Mena, says goodbye to his four-month old daughter, Adley.
A soldier says goodbye to his loved one.
Hatfield Fire Department held a big send-off in honor of Arce, also a volunteer fire fighter for Hatfield, and the rest of the troops.
Many locals lined the streets to show their support with banners, flags, and cheers.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Department helped serve a meal, provided by Tyson Foods and the Family Resource Group (RFG), to the troops and their families prior to shipping out.
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