Oregon Army National Guard Col. Kevin Dial, Commander of the 1249th Engineer Battalion, is framed by the U.S. flag, as he speaks to family members shortly after his unit's arrival at the Salem Municipal Airport, in Salem, Ore., Dec. 12. Dial, of Keizer, Ore., and approximately 125 of his fellow soldiers were part of the second group to arrive on a direct flight to the Salem airport. The first group of 51 soldiers arrived in Salem, Dec. 8. The unit's primary role during their 400-day deployment to Afghanistan was command and control, while providing support for Task Force Gridley.
Date Taken: | 12.12.2011 |
Date Posted: | 12.13.2011 15:00 |
Photo ID: | 498885 |
VIRIN: | 111212-F-TK422-200 |
Resolution: | 2848x4288 |
Size: | 3.89 MB |
Location: | SALEM, OREGON, US |
Web Views: | 36 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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