The community turns out for Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 113th Field Artillery during their mobilization ceremony held at the James W. Warren Citizens Center in Lincolnton, , March 28. The Soldiers are deploying to Bahrain in support of Navy Central Command’s ongoing mission in the region. “I have never seen any place like Lincolnton, the outgoing respect and support,” said Capt. Bradley J. Murray, commander of the battery. NC Guard Soldiers' deployment ceremony in Lincolnton 150328-Z-OU450-139

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