PERRYVILLE – The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment said goodbye to their families and community in a Perryville departure ceremony held prior to their setting out on a deployment to the Middle East Friday.
“The Perry County Sheriff’s Office was honored to observe their ceremony and assist in the escort through Perryville,” the sheriff’s office posted on its Facebook page. “Please pray for our troops and their families for a safe deployment and THANK YOU for proudly serving and representing our Community, State and Country!!”
The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, is deploying overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Specifically, they will provide a quick reaction force (QRF) in the Middle East, supporting a company from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Arkansas National Guard and the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team out of Mississippi.
Cpt. Tylor Floyd and 1st Sgt. Benjamin Vinyard are the command team for Charlie Company.
“We are incredibly proud of the men and women of this company and their willingness to serve our nation,” said Cpt. Floyd. “As they prepare to deploy, we ask that the community keep them in their thoughts and prayers and continue to support their families who also make sacrifices in service to our nation.”