Lt. Gov. among attendees at farewell ceremony for Wausau Army Reserve Unit

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Story by Lt. Col. Monica Radtke

Date: 01.12.2014
Posted: 01.12.2014 12:25
News ID: 119062
Wisconsin lt. gov. speaks to Afghanistan Bound Army Reserve Unit

WAUSAU, Wisconsin - A farewell ceremony for Detachment 3 of the 376th Financial Management Support Unit, U.S. Army Reserve, was held on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Wausau Army Reserve Center.

Approximately 23 soldiers from the unit are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers will provide Financial Management services for U.S. Armed Forces, government civilians, Department of Defense contractors, and multi-national forces.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and State Rep. John Spiros spoke to soldiers and their families during the ceremony. “I’m grateful for your service,” said Kleefisch. “What you will do during the next year will help our nation.”

Representation from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s offices also attended the event.