Soldiers and Army families from the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, composed of National Guardsmen drawn from North Carolina, West Virginia, and Colorado, participate in a departure ceremony marking the beginning of the HBCT's second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, April 14, 2009, at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, During the ceremony, Army Secretary Pete Geren recognized the contributions and sacrifices of family members and encouraged community members to continue their support throughout the upcoming deployment.

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