Hattiesburg, Ms. – Louisiana National Guardmen of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team salute the American flag while the national anthem was performed at the deployment ceremony during the tiger day event for the 256th IBCT at Camp Shelby, Ms., Mar. 5. The 256th is training there as part of a one-year deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. ( Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) 100305-F-2117-176 by Louisiana National Guard

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