Boswell to Meet Iowa Guard Soldiers in D.C.
By
Shannon Booth
Story Created:
Jan 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM CST
Story Updated:
Jan 19, 2009 at 12:54 PM CST
Boswell News Release as follows:
Washington, DC—This morning, Congressman Leonard Boswell visited Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen who have been deployed to Washington to assist with inaugural events. The soldiers, who are staying at the Gage Eckington Elementary School in Northwest D.C., will support the U.S. Department of Transportation in crowd and traffic control. Approximately 1100 Iowa soldiers have arrived and will be in D.C. till around January 21st.
“From the leadership all the way down to the soldiers carrying out the Iowa National Guard’s mission, I’m always extremely impressed with their readiness and preparedness,” said Boswell. “I was honored that they took a few minutes today to show me around, and brief me on their duties while they are in Washington.”
Iowa is one of seven states who have been asked to send troops to assist with the Inaugural.
Attached is a picture of Congressman Boswell, along with Congressman Loebsack being briefed by Lieutenant Colonel Boesen, Task Force Commander and Command Sergeant Major Hinman, Task Force Command Sergeant Major.
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