GRAND LEDGE Mich. (WLNS) – A unit with the Michigan Army National Guard is headed overseas to support the U.S. European Command.
A deployment ceremony was held at the Grand Ledge Armory Thursday, where families said their goodbyes. This is Captain Timothy Mapley’s first deployment, and he shared why these ceremonies are so important.
“This is that last opportunity to give the hugs and kisses that you wish you could have done more of.” Captain Mapley continued…