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Reporter: Stephanie Stang
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Saturday afternoon was an emotional farewell for many families of a local Indiana National Guard unit.

Saturday family and friends said good-bye for the last time.

About 175 soldiers from Indiana National Guard Company F left for Fort Dix in New Jersey for two months of training.

The unit will head to Iraq for a year providing convoy security.

In the meantime family members left behind will rely on fellow friends and family for support.

“Whatever happens, happens we have a great family and great support.. and they will hopefully make it feel like I wasn't even missed,” says Guardsman Dan Fisher.

“It’s hard leaving.. but they understand that that's what I need to do,” says Lt. Stephen Bell.

The unit received the mobilization order six months ago.

The soldiers are expected to be back in South Bend by next summer.

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Posted by: nadia on Jun 5, 2007 at 11:54 AM
to sgt. goheen be safe and come back home so we can get married. i love you very much and i'll see you soon. love your adoring fiance

Posted by: Ken @ Dober on Jun 4, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Ditto Grandma Steven!

Posted by: Grandma on Jun 3, 2007 at 10:07 PM
Steve: Our prayers are with you, come home safe. To Lt. Steven Bell

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