Tacoma-based Army Reserve unit deploys to Middle East for Operation Spartan Shield
U.S. Army Reserve Ambassador for the state of Washington, Hon. Kurt Hardin, speaks with Detachment 1 Soldiers, following a send-off ceremony at CenturyLink Field Center, March 6, 2020. Approximately 50 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of DET 1, 654th RSG Headquarters, will deploy to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield, providing base life support for units rotating through the United States Central Command area of operation. The 654th RSG, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, deploys to provide base camp sustainment and area security in support of unified land operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Christian Dizon, Unit Public Affairs Representative, 477th Transportation Company)