[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3806]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 287TH FROM LUCEDALE, 
                              MISSISSIPPI

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2011

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hard work and 
determination of a group of my fellow soldiers who have recently 
returned home to Mississippi after a long deployment in Afghanistan.
  Over 100 troops from the Mississippi Army National Guard 287th from 
Lucedale, MS have just finished a yearlong deployment in Paktia 
Province. These brave soldiers have been providing route clearance, 
removing improvised explosive devices and roadside bombs allowing their 
fellow troops serving our Nation safe passage.
  The 287th faced danger and uncertainty every day. I am truly honored 
to represent these brave Americans in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
  Having served in the military, I believe that all of our soldiers 
deserve the utmost respect from all of those they protect. I ask that 
my colleagues here in Washington and the American people take a moment 
to thank these selfless men and women and continue to keep all of the 
brave men and women serving our Nation in their thoughts and prayers.

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