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Gov. Gregoire's statement on federal deployment of 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2008

Gov. Gregoire�s statement on federal deployment of 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire�s today issued the following statement on the US Department of Defense deployment of Washington state National Guard Unit:

�Washingtonians have always responded in times of need. Today, the federal Department of Defense called upon the brave men and women of the 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

�These troops have been preparing for this eventuality since October 2007. They stand ready to join other dedicated members of our armed forces whose efforts have served their country with honor and distinction for the past five years.

�I join my fellow Washingtonians in wishing them Godspeed and a safe return, and in expressing my appreciation to their families for the support they provide their loved ones.�

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