National Guard soldiers make preparations for overseas deployment
Soldiers from the Janesville National Guard armory crowd the aisle in a locker area getting gear together for their upcoming deployment
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
Marcus Jemison carries just part of the gear, personal and issued, that he will deploy with
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
Spc. Stacey Rodriquez sits on a gear tub and watches the chaos of her fellow soldiers as they complete deployment preparations.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
Fred York of Fort Atkinson packs his gear tub as preparations for deployment on 02-19-09. York is allowed the tub, three duffles, and a pack for his gear.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
The military supplies each soldier with a packing list of items to ensure troops are correctly outfitted.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
While making preparations for their deployment, a trio of soldiers pause to watch a video on a cell phone.
Photo By: Bill Olmsted
Staff Sargeant Nathan Huenink lays on the top of a Humvee while he orients the troops to some differences in the heavier, more powerful, armored vehicles they will be using during their deployment, from the ones they use stateside.
