NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Army National Guardmen Sgt. Wendell Johnson , of the 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, hugs daughter Harmonie as he bids farewell to family and friends at deployment ceremonies on Jan. 6th at the Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La. as they prepare to deploy to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. ( Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) 100106-F-2117V-257 by Louisiana National Guard

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