Wilson Congratulates South Carolina Army National Guard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2009

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command of the South Carolina Army National Guard received the 2008 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award. This honor is given to National Guard and Reserve units who have developed the highest quality family support and readiness programs. This is the second time the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command has been awarded this distinction.

“Family readiness is a vital part of the strength of our Armed Forces, and I wish to commend the South Carolina Army National Guard on their service to our state and our nation. The exemplary work done by the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command has earned them not only today’s tremendous honor but the respect and gratitude of their peers and the communities they serve.”

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