Photo By Spc. Jennifer Premer | Sgt. 1st Class Miguel Saldivar (left), senior enlisted official, the 163rd...... read more read more
HICKMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii - More than 30 Soldiers from the 163rd Transportation Detachment, 545th Transportation Company, 45th Sustaiment Brigade, said goodbye to family and friends during a deployment ceremony, July 24, at the Officers Club on Hickam Air Force Base.
The Soldiers will embark on a 12-month deployment to Kuwait Naval Base in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where they will be tasked with providing waterborne transportation between southeastern Kuwait and Qatar.
"You were trained by the best to be the best, and the results are undeniable," said Capt. David Walters, commander, 545th Trans. Co. "I am honored to be standing in front of you today."
The detachment has been training vigorously for the last nine months by attending ranges and battle-focused training classes, practicing convoy operations and training at Pohakuloa Training Area.
"We are absolutely prepared for this deployment. The Soldiers are well-trained and ready for this mission," said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Charles Torell, commander, 163rd Trans. Det.
In 2006, the detachment deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation award. In Hawaii, the 163rd's mission includes interisland transportation support for numerous units in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
"These are the finest Soldiers the Army has to offer," said Torell. "I am certain we are going to write another chapter in the 163rd's history."
| Date Taken: | 07.24.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 08.11.2009 21:35 |
| Story ID: | 37392 |
| Location: | HICKMAN AIR FORCE BASE, US |
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