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National Guard Unit Open House

Illinois National Guard Company E, 634th Brigade Support Battalion will host an open house for families and its community on Saturday, May 21, at the Joliet Armory.

The Joliet-based unit will have a vehicle display set up for the community to see along with a tent with equipment setup. This will be a chance for the public to meet the soldiers and see how they train.

The unit will have a platoon relay competition at noon.

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There will be free food and drinks for everyone.

The Joliet-based unit was deployed from August 2008 to August 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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