Circle of prayer

Above—Members of Battery C gathered in a circle surrounded by family and friends Saturday night, during a send-off ceremony at the National Guard Armory. Members of the guard unit departed Tuesday morning, traveling along Main Street toward Albany Road. Local residents lined Main Street, which was decorated with yellow ribbons, and waved flags as the troops departed. Below—A local resident offered a prayer for the safe return of soldiers, during the ceremony for Battery C.

Photos by Duchess Sloan

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