What could be the last year-long aviation deployment of U.S. forces to Afghanistan took place Friday in Hawaii.
A deployment ceremony was held at Wheeler Army Airfield Friday for the 25th Infantry Combat Aviation Brigade.
They’re heading off for a year-long assignment for operation enduring freedom, but they will have time at home for the holidays.
"Almost 100% of our soldiers will be here for Christmas holidays and that’s just great to get that last opportunity with the family on such a special time," said Col. Frank W. Tate of the 25th Infantry Combat Aviation Brigade.
The brigade’s training for deployment included exercises on the Big Island that replicated the high-altitude mountain environment they’ll face in Afghanistan.
In addition to providing aviation support for ground troops, they’re also training Afghanistan’s air force.
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