600 Indiana National Guard soldiers prepare for a 12-month Middle East deployment for Operation Spartan Shield, training at Fort Cavazos beforehand.

About 600 soldiers from the Indiana National Guard's 38th Infantry Division are preparing for a 12-month deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield. They will undergo a month of training at Fort Cavazos in Texas before deployment. The mission focuses on enhancing defense relationships and building partner capacity amid rising regional tensions. A farewell ceremony will take place at Camp Atterbury.

September 23, 2024
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