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Oregon Guard soldiers from 2-641 Aviation on their way to a deployment in Balad, Iraq have spent the last week at Fort Benning, Georgia preparing for their deployment in the war theater. The weather has been warm and humid but they say the training is essential toward their preparation.
Staff Sergeant Chris Fisher with the Oregon Guard says it’s a change from Northwest living.
"It’s hot and muggy here, that’s for sure, it is quite a culture shock and a weather change from being on the west coast. But Fort Benning is a good post and I am ready to get out of here. We spent our week here sweating; now we’re ready to go."
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