Maj. Karen Hernandez, of Bensenville, Commander of the 709th Medical Company Area Support, based in Bartonville, guidon bearer Spc. Gregg Ross, of Mahomet, with other Soldiers from the unit, salute the U.S. flag during the National Anthem at the deployment ceremony Aug. 6 at the Monroe Elementary School in Peoria.
220806-A-YR062-2535.JPG Photo By: Barbara Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Maj. Karen Hernandez, of Bensenville, Commander of the 709th Medical Company Area Support, based in Bartonville, guidon bearer Spc. Gregg Ross, of Mahomet, with other Soldiers from the unit, salute the U.S. flag during the National Anthem at the deployment ceremony Aug. 6 at the Monroe Elementary School in Peoria. Approximately 55 Soldiers from the unit will deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.


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