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1157th Transportation Co. back on U.S. soil

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Friday, January 11, 2013 - 8:14 a.m.
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OSHKOSH—A Wisconsin Army National Guard unit is back on American soil after nearly a year in Afghanistan.

Nearly 125 soldiers from the 1157th Transportation Co. will demobilize at Camp Shelby in Mississippi before returning to Wisconsin sometime next week.

The Oshkosh-based unit logged 1.8 million miles, hauling equipment through northern, eastern and central regions of Afghanistan. The guard members return with 40 combat action badges and five Purple Heart awards.

The Oshkosh Northwestern says it’s the fifth time the unit has been deployed since 1990, including a 2006 deployment to Iraq.




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ms_sassy_wi
Jan 12, 2013 at 3:36 p.m.
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Welcome back! Job well done...and I know people who are anxiously awaiting your return to Oshkosh! :)

WisconsinResident
Jan 11, 2013 at 3:09 p.m.
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welcome Back troops job well done thank you.

justasking
Jan 11, 2013 at 2:35 p.m.
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THANK YOU! 1157TH YOU ALWAYS GET THE JOB DONE!

carlitosway
Jan 11, 2013 at 2:12 p.m.
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Thank You President Obama You are true to what you say you are going to do and you are bringing our troops home!!

thetruth724
Jan 11, 2013 at 9:58 a.m.
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Welcome Back and Thank You for your service!

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