Georgia soldiers depart for second tour in Iraq
SAVANNAH, Ga. One-hundred-fifteen members of the Army's 416th Transportation Company are on their way back to Iraq -- after just ten months at home. They departed Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia last night for their second deployment since the war began. Members of the unit will be driving supply and fuel trucks and will be supporting combat units west of Baghdad.
The company commander says members know they're heading into a dangerous situation but are "excited to do their job."
Specialist John Frank says he's hoping to see some changes for the better, with Iraq working toward democracy.
Sergeant Ray Thompson, whose daughter was born last week, says it wasn't much of a break. He says since they came home, they've basically been preparing to go back. He says he's bought a video camera so his daughter can see him.
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