157th MET embarks on unique Middle East mission [Image 8 of 17]

MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES

03.25.2018

Photo by Sgt. Katie Theusch 

Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office       

Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch presents a state flag to Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kurka, commander of the 157th Military Engagement Team, during a sendoff ceremony for the unit from the Milwaukee-based 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade March 25 at the Joint Force Headquarters building in Madison, Wis. Approximately 25 Soldiers will deploy to Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, traveling extensively throughout their deployment. The Soldiers will be working with allied nations to build stronger partnerships through joint military exercises, military-to-military non-training engagements and assessment of partner nation military capabilities.Wisconsin National Guard photo by Sgt. Katie Eggers

• Date Taken: 03.25.2018
• Date Posted: 04.05.2018 14:40
• Photo ID: 4270938
• VIRIN: 180325-Z-ON199-0123
• Resolution: 5086x3391
• Size: 4.09 MB
• Location: MADISON, WI, US