Ohio National Guard soldiers set for deployment
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dozens of members of the Ohio National Guard are being deployed.
According to a release, roughly 60 members of Ohio Army National Guard's 324th Military Police Company are headed to assist with Operation Spartan Shield. This company is based in Middletown, according to OANG.
'While deployed, the unit will provide law enforcement investigation support to U.S. CentralCommand,' said the release. 'These operations enhance deterrence and increase readiness of U.S. forces in the region.'
Deploying soldiers will have a call of duty ceremony, which the public is invited to.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Franklin Junior High School on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m.
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