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

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! :)
Jan 11, 2013 at 3:09 p.m.
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welcome Back troops job well done thank you.
Jan 11, 2013 at 2:35 p.m.
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THANK YOU! 1157TH YOU ALWAYS GET THE JOB DONE!
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!!
Jan 11, 2013 at 9:58 a.m.
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Welcome Back and Thank You for your service!
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