Army National Guard military police battalion deploys in support of Operation Epic Fury

By Timothy Koster

EAST GRANBY, Conn. — Approximately 150 Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 192nd Military Police Battalion, Connecticut Army National Guard, participated in a deployment ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, yesterday.

The 192nd was selected by the Pentagon to deploy on short notice to the Middle East to support Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command’s military campaign to destroy Iran’s offensive missile capabilities, navy and nuclear infrastructure.

“When the order came down on short notice, these Soldiers didn’t hesitate, didn’t ask for more time and didn’t look for a reason to say, ‘no’,” said Army Maj. Gen. Francis J. Evon Jr., Connecticut National Guard adjutant general. “They said, ‘yes’, packed their gear and got ready to move.”

The battalion was issued orders to report to active duty for mobilization training March 20, and almost one month later, they’re hugging their family goodbye as they embark overseas…

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