155th ABCT takes lead role in Kuwait
Col. Chad Chalfont, commander of the Iron Brigade, has relinquished responsibility and passed it to Col. Doug Ferguson.
News HQ for the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team
Toddler and soon-to-deploy dad enjoy heart-warming moment
WCBI will continue to follow the story of our military families and soldiers in the weeks to come.
The 155th Armored Brigade is ready to be sent off to The Middle East
Now, we send these men and women off with our thoughts and prayers they serve our country proudly and make it home safely.
Veterans of the 155th reflect on past deployments
"These guys are ready to, you know, chew nails and spit them out to you."
A look at the 'first time deployers' in The 155th Armored Brigade
"The 155 is ready to get there, do our job, and get back home."
Support continues to pour out for Mississippi's 155th Armored Brigade
The 155th will next head to Fort Irwin, California before eventually landing in Kuwait.
National Guard Soldiers Get Community Wide Sendoff And Support
The soldiers will spend a few weeks at Fort Bliss Texas, then on to Fort Irwin California before heading to Kuwait.
Sending Off Over 100 Starkville Soldiers For Deployment
The National Guard Armory was filled with emotion, hugs, tears, and smiles.
Troops Depart From Columbus
For these soldiers, this will be the last time they see home for over a year.
Local Families Prepare for National Guard Deployment
Thanks to modern technology such as FaceTime and Skype, troops will be able to have better contact with loved ones while in Kuwait, making the separation a little bit easier.
Thousands of Mississippians Prepare for Deployment
The 155th Armored Brigade will be in the Middle East for 9 months.
4,200 Mississippi National Guardsmen Set To Deploy
The unit has previously been deployed two other times to the Middle East since 2001.