Louisiana Troops awarded combat patch for deployment [Image 2 of 4]

CAMP VICTORY, IRAQ

04.16.2010

Photo by Sgt. Tresa L. Allemang 

256th Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana Army National Guard

Maj. T. Kevin Price, of Pineville, La., the director of security, plans and operations for the Victory Base Complex, proudly displays the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team?s patch, prior to a patching ceremony at Camp Victory, Iraq. The ceremony was held for Soldiers from the 199th Garrison Command, comprised mostly of the Alexandria unit?s headquarters, and the Base Defense Operations Center, comprised mostly of Troops from the Brigade?s Special Troops Battalion headquarters in Plaquemine, La., who earned the patch by deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mobilized Jan. 5, the 256th, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) is currently deployed to conduct convoy escort and force protection missions during the responsible draw down of U.S. Forces in Iraq. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Tresa L. Allemang)

• Date Taken: 04.16.2010
• Date Posted: 05.04.2010 13:39
• Photo ID: 275633
• VIRIN: 100416-A-3759A-014
• Resolution: 1024x685
• Size: 110.25 KB
• Location: CAMP VICTORY, IQ