Wainwright continues Iraq troop deployment

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Wainwright continues Iraq troop deployment
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Jan 1, 2009 9:00:03 EST

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — It may be a small unit, but the assignment in Iraq will be big.

This Fort Wainwright aviation unit will be tasked with security of U.S. and Iraqi leaders during its 12-month assignment.

Fort Wainwright’s Company A, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, will be the third and last aviation company from this regiment set for deployment these last 18 months.

The unit is a mix of soldiers who have completed tours and those who are new recruits.

During a recent deployment ceremony, Col. Chandler C. Sherrell touted the upcoming mission.


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