Politics & Government
Local Troops Ready for Deployment [PHOTOS]
Senator Carlucci speaks to an Army National Guard unit preparing for tour in Afghanistan
The US Army National Guard Company B, 101st Signal Battalion gathered at the New York State Armory in Orangeburg Sunday to hear from Senator David Carlucci, who pledged them his support both on the battlefield and when they return from deployment.
Sen. Carlucci told the unit, which is set to head to Afghanistan in August, about the high rate of unemployment among military veterans after they leave the armed services and that he is working to change that.
Anngela Vasser-Cooper, president and CEO of the Women's Veteran's Association of the Hudson Valley, also addressed the troops. Members of the Rockland County American Legion were also at the event to speak with troops.
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