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BENNINGTON â Conversations among deploying members of the Vermont National Guard and family members grew perceptibly more animated as the 6 p.m. departure hour loomed Monday night.
With five minutes to go, Sgt. First Class Justin Laramie, of Castleton, standing on a stair landing at the Bennington Armory building, shouted, âAll right â load up!â
About 40 members of Bravo Troop (Black Jack) of the 1st Squadron, 172nd Calvary Mountain Regiment headed for vans, trucks and other vehicles, amid last-minute hugs and words from loved ones.
They are headed for a year-long deployment to the Republic of Kosovo, where they will serve with a NATO peacekeeping force.
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