KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan soldiers are preparing to deploy to the border with Mexico to support federal law enforcement operations.
On Friday, family, friends, and community members filled the stands at Western Michigan University’s Lawson Ice Arena, cheering as soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1430th Engineer Company marched in for their departure ceremony.
In the coming days, the about 120 service members will be flying to Texas to support the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s mission along the Mexico border. They are expected to be stationed there for about a year. Addressing the group Friday, leaders expressed trust and confidence in their ability to accomplish their mission…