Photo By Amabilia Payen | Sgt. Caitlyn Wilson, left, and Sgt. Ruble Taylor, right, both military policemen with...... read more read more
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FORT BLISS, Texas -- Two Army National Guard units returned to the United States, Aug. 13, at the Silas L. Copeland Arrival/Departure Air Control Group airfield after spending nine months to a year in Afghanistan conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The 211th Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, and the 927th Engineer Company, Louisiana Army National Guard were greeted by Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, the adjutant general of the LARNG. Curtis is responsible for the deployment and coordination of programs, policies and plans affecting more than 11,500 members of the Louisiana National Guard. Curtis has visited the ADACG many times to ensure Soldiers of the LARNG receive a proper send-off and warm welcome.
Combat Engineer Pfc. Darrell Hill, 927th Engineer Company, reflected on his first deployment by considering it rough, yet happy to have had the experience. As the only brother to three sisters, a husband, and father of two daughters, he always felt he had to be there for them. Being away for so long in a combat zone helped him realize what his father, a Vietnam veteran, went through.
“I came to my unit right after graduating (Advanced Individual Training),” said Hill. “A few stresses and stuff going on back home, and still having to do your job every day; yeah, it was up and down for me.”
Despite the hardships of deployment, Hill still looks forward to the demobilization process so that he can focus on getting home to his family.
“I want to get my CDL license when I get home,” said Hill. “I want to drive trucks and I’m looking into this company that is close to where I live in Covington (Louisiana).”
Two military policemen are also looking forward to seeing their families when they get home after the demobilization process is complete with the Directorate of Mobilization and Deployment.
Sgt.’s Ruble Taylor and Caitlyn Wilson, 211th MP Company are ready to hug their children.
“I have a seven-year-old son,” said Taylor. “I want to say hi to him, Aiden, and tell him I love him.”
“I want to say thank you to my mom for the all the packages she sent,” said Wilson. “I am going home to see my three-year-old son, Paxton.”
Taylor and Wilson each had different missions; however, they both feel they reach 100 percent success. Wilson provided security for contractors and also conducted retrograde operations. Taylor was in charge of several entry control points and his team did a great job, resulting in no incidents, further contributing to the safety of everyone. Both Soldiers credit their success to the strong leadership in the 211th MP Company.
“We had a great commander and first sergeant,” said Taylor. “The commander was very approachable and he would always come around and talk to you no matter where you were or what you were doing.”
“Yes,” agreed Wilson. “They cared about the Soldiers and cared about our well-being.”
Taylor plans to continue his service with the 211th MP Company, and Wilson plans to return to school and pursue her medical degree.
The 211th MP Company and the 927th Eng. Company will undergo the demobilization process through DoMaD before departing Fort Bliss, to ensure all medical, administrative, and financial concerns that the Soldiers may have are addressed. DoMaD provides unity of command and unity of effort for all administrative, logistical support, and movement requirements for all units and individuals supported by the Fort Bliss Joint Mobilization Station (JMS). Simultaneously, DoMaD operates the Soldier Resilience and Readiness Center and coordinates all flight operations at the Silas L. Copeland A/DACG.
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 09.05.2014 12:41 |
| Story ID: | 141260 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TX, US |
| Hometown: | COVINGTON, LA, US |
| Hometown: | FORT BLISS, TX, US |
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