Through an executive order Monday, Gov. Jim Pillen created a new medal to recognize acts of heroism by Nebraskans in the military or National Guard.
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Photos: National Guard Sendoff held at Memorial Stadium
Troops from the Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion march on to the field to take part in a departure ceremony on Sunday at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Men and women from the Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion march on to the field to take part in a departure ceremony on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Henry Labrayere (right) holds the hand of his father, LTC. Zach Labrayere during a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday at Memorial Stadium.
Army National Guardsman George Gothman has his ascot adjusted by MSG. Christine Hytrek (from left) as their company prepares to march onto the field for a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen gives a short statement during a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Family and friends of troops in the Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion listen to speakers while troops stand at ease during a departure ceremony on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion stand at ease while family and friends in the crowd listen to speakers during a departure ceremony on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Mayor Gaylor Baird speaks during a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Former Nebraska and Minnesota Vikings running back and now Nebraska National Guard member Terrell Newby (right) speaks with fellow guardsman after a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
E-5 Sgt. Landon Kush hugs his mother Erica Wessel following a departure ceremony for members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Friends and family take photos of as troops exit from a tunnel during a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion stand at ease during a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
Members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion stand at ease during a departure ceremony members of Nebraska National Guard Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. One hundred thirty-one Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Battalion were seen off by their families and elected officials on Sunday. The Guard unit, based in Mead, is deploying overseas to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility where it will serve as a security force working with other U.S. military and partner nation forces.
