Sanders at National Guard Send-Off

The first group of Vermont National Guard soldiers is leaving the state for training before heading to Afghanistan for a yearlong deployment. Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at a departure ceremony at the National Guard base at the Burlington International Airport. The group of 35 soldiers leaving Friday is the vanguard of a larger force that will eventually number about 1,500 Vermonters, the largest deployment since World War II. This video is from the live telecast by WCAX in Burlington.

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[christkd342]

i got recalled to go with these guys in Jan im not even from vermont! but ill be proud to go because im a soldier

[leadman1979]

Goodluck soldiers and stay safe.I am with you in spirit.

[tankerfa1]

them. i was

recalled and removed from national guard by "rifting method".

there was a 40 k re-up bonus that i was eligable for yet csm dittulio

and csm mongomery (allegedfly)were jelious to point as to order sfc

parnic not to re-enlist me. god b less america

Sincerely,

Mr. Edward Gallagher

77 Forest Ave

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819 2316

(802) 748-9015

[leftbehind81]

Sanders 2012!

[PoiZinConTrol]

I don't understand. Why are our kids going to Afghanistan? These are Natiomal Guard. They are needed here.