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    432nd CA BN prepares for deployment to Afghanistan [Image 25 of 25]

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    An emotional scene outside a United States Army Reserve Center where several civilians and at least one soldier are gathered. A woman in a pink jacket is embracing another person in what appears to be an emotional farewell or reunion. The expressions on the faces of those present suggest sadness or distress.

    GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    03.06.2011

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Smolinski 

    U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne)

    Families comfort each other outside the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion Reserve Center after saying their last goodbyes to their soldier. The Battalion departed to Camp Atterbury, Ind., where they will begin their mobilization training for their deployment to Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 03.06.2011
    Date Posted: 03.06.2011 18:44
    Photo ID: 374129
    VIRIN: 110306-A-8502B-488
    Resolution: 2411x1607
    Size: 302.41 KB
    Location: GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, US
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