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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, deployed from Mannheim, Germany, conducted an uncasing of their colors ceremony, June 18, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. The ceremony marked the official beginning of their deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
"The uncasing of these colors represents the official presence of Task Force Freedom and the existence of a remarkable enabling capability that will be applied here in Afghanistan in direct support of national objectives and international concerns," said Army Col. Randall W. Bland, commander of the 7th TTSB.
Task Force Freedom consists of the 25th Signal Battalion, based out of Qatar, but deployed in support of OEF and the 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion serving in Kandahar, based at Fort Hood, Texas.
In addition to providing command and control of two signal battalions, the 7th TTSB will be responsible for establishing a Joint Network Control Center that provides network management of all communications on behalf of the commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan.
"In the coming year, Task Force Freedom will set the standard for signal support in every environment from the largest enduring base to the smallest, most austere outpost," Bland said.
Among many achievements, the HHC 7th TTSB is proud to be the first signal brigade to deploy to Afghanistan, and have successfully deployed approximately 100 Soldiers with less than 60 days notification. Already, they are setting the conditions for the numerous brigade headquarters that will follow. The 7th TTSB is.
"The accomplishment of this very important mission does not come without cost. The families of our brigade are proud of their Soldiers, and they will miss them. I realize that in many cases the jobs of our families may be more difficult than ours. Despite your feelings, let me remind you and you please remind them, you are not alone. The 7th Signal Brigade team is strong and committed to your well being and your development," Bland said.
| Date Taken: | 06.18.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 06.24.2009 17:43 |
| Story ID: | 35584 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
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