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345th CSSB Soldiers depart for yearlong mobilization

Oklahoma National Guard

April 1, 2021 | 1:40

More than 60 Soldiers with the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 345th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion held a virtual departure ceremony for their yearlong mobilization to Fort Bliss, Texas. While in Texas, the Soldiers will provide COVID-19 mitigation support for units deploying overseas in order to prevent the spread of COVID among both deploying and returning troops.

CG Information:

Lt. Col. Darrin Fox (00:25-00:29)
Commander, 345th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
Oklahoma Army National Guard

Col. Lars Ostervold (00:52-00:59)
Commander, 90th Troop Command
Oklahoma Army National Guard

Brig. Gen. Jon Harrison (1:03-1:08)
Director of the Joint Staff
Oklahoma National Guard