National Guard troops train ahead of possible deployment
A desolate, desert landscape has greeted thousands of North Carolina National Guard soldiers in recent days.The hardy vegetation and mountains looming on the horizon bring back memories of past deployments for some.But this is not Afghanistan. This is Fort Bliss, Texas.And the soldiers aren’t deployed. But they could be as early as late next year.More than 3,100 North Carolina soldiers — most belonging to the Clinton-based 30th Armored Brigade […]
