Lt. Gov. among attendees at farewell ceremony for Wausau Army Reserve Unit

Courtesy Photo | Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch speaks with deploying Army Reserve soldiers from the 376th Financial Management Support Unit during their farewell ceremony, Dec. 19. State Rep. John Spiros and Brig. Gen. Arlan DeBlieck, commanding general of the 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), U.S. Army Reserve, also provided words of support for the soldiers and their families. The 376th FMSU will provide financial support for units deployed to Afghanistan, including pay operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Kartanos)  

WAUSAU, WI, UNITED STATES

01.12.2014

Story by Lt. Col. Monica Radtke 

103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

WAUSAU, Wisconsin - A farewell ceremony for Detachment 3 of the 376th Financial Management Support Unit, U.S. Army Reserve, was held on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Wausau Army Reserve Center.

Approximately 23 soldiers from the unit are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers will provide Financial Management services for U.S. Armed Forces, government civilians, Department of Defense contractors, and multi-national forces.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and State Rep. John Spiros spoke to soldiers and their families during the ceremony. “I’m grateful for your service,” said Kleefisch. “What you will do during the next year will help our nation.”

Representation from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s offices also attended the event.

• Date Taken: 01.12.2014
• Date Posted: 01.12.2014 12:32
• Story ID: 119062
• Location: WAUSAU, WI, US