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National Guard Unit 168 being deployed to Kuwait

Shown at the departure ceremony, from left, front: Arya Hamilton and Klonjhi Hamilton (holding Malachi Hamilton). Back: Dominique Sheppard, Jsahnvi Walker, Gina Walker, Kelsey Sheppard, Tabatha Sheppard, Kayla Jones, Qjuamdi Walker and Khaslyn Hamilton.

Shown at the departure ceremony, from left, front: Arya Hamilton and Klonjhi Hamilton (holding Malachi Hamilton). Back: Dominique Sheppard, Jsahnvi Walker, Gina Walker, Kelsey Sheppard, Tabatha Sheppard, Kayla Jones, Qjuamdi Walker and Khaslyn Hamilton.

The 168 Engineering Unit of the Army National Guard, stationed in Fayette, held a departure ceremony on Sunday, June 21 at the Fayette National Guard Amory. The unit will be leaving for deployment in Kuwait and is scheduled to return in May 2021. The 168 Engineering Unit has previously been deployed overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are currently 153 members in the engineering unit, with many of the members located in Fayette County and the surrounding area.

Ribbon-cutting at Fort Tom Bevill

Shown at the ribbon-cutting, from left, are: Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce President Kelli Foster, Fayette Mayor Ray Nelson, Fayette County Probate Judge Mike Freeman, CPT Jeffrey Powell, LTC Terry McPherson, LTC Alexander Shaw, SFC Chris Pugh and 1SG Gary Williams.

Shown at the ribbon-cutting, from left, are: Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce President Kelli Foster, Fayette Mayor Ray Nelson, Fayette County Probate Judge Mike Freeman, CPT Jeffrey Powell, LTC Terry McPherson, LTC Alexander Shaw, SFC Chris Pugh and 1SG Gary Williams.

The Tom Bevill Readiness Center, home of the horizontal unit of the 168th Engineering Company of the Alabama Army National Guard, held its ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Feb. 7. The building originally opened in 1983 and was acquired for $1,700. The latest total restoration on the 29,000 square foot building and the 19 acres on which the building sits costs approximately $4 million.

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