The 710th Area Support Medical Company, based in North Riverside, Illinois, will give medical support for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The deployment came on a day the United States was remembering those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Towers 15 years ago.
“On a day like today we know exactly why these young Americans are volunteering. They’re going off to make sure we’re safer as a country. That we never ever lose two-three thousand Americans in one day,” said Senator Kirk.
September 11th National Guard Deployment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fo2jZH-at4&feature=youtu.be
The 710th Area Support Medical Company will provide command and control over area hospitals and clinics near Bagram, Afghanistan, and provide medical support to U.S. and coalition forces. The unit is expected to be in Afghanistan for approximately nine months.