Deployment Ceremony

Today was the Deployment Ceremony for Michael's unit, the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division of the Stryker Brigade (5/2 ID (SBCT), based out of Fort Lewis, WA. The speeches were stirring and patriotic, along with inspiring the troops to fulfill their mission in Afghanistan. We heard from Brigadier General Jeff Mathis III and Colonel Harry Tunnell IV, listened to the Army band play patriotic songs, and joined the unit chaplain in praying for the soldiers and the families they leave behind for this mission. It was interesting to hear that the 5/2 ID (SBCT) is one of the newest units with the most advanced weapons and technology used by a ground combat formation in history, or anywhere in the world today. Their digital network connects all ground troops to each other and to air support for supreme battle command and minimal fratricide. They have more than 100 soldiers fluent in Arabic and 50 in Pashtu. They have trained hard for this deployment and are ranked as a supreme combat formation, ready to fight and win under any conditions, against any enemy, anywhere in the world!
As part of the 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment "Blackhawks," Michael will be traveling with a great group!
Prayers for all our soldiers' safety and peace of mind for their families are welcome!