NEWSSoldiers from the 645th Regional Support Group deploy soonSpecialist Preston Bruce, right, 25, hugs his sister Lori Bruce, 40, of Ecorse, before the ceremony. More than 35 Army Reserve soldiers from the Southfield-based 645th Regional Support Group prepare for deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel during a ceremony at the Southfield Pavilion, Saturday, July 23, 2016.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsCilvia Martinez, left, 70, of Ecorse, and Amanda Quirolo, 40, of Farmington Hills, take pictures of their nephew and cousin, Spc. Preston Bruce, respectively, before the ceremony.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsA support poster at the ceremony.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsSoldiers stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsSoldiers bow their heads, including, Spc. Brianna Berge, second from right, during the invocation.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsRobin Jennings, 39, hold crayons for her son, Jameson Jennings, 3, both of Chesterfield Township, as they attend the ceremony. Robin's nephew, Charles Fowlkes, Jr. is deploying.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsBrigadier General Jonathan J. McColumn addresses the crowd. He is commander of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command.Todd McInturf, The Detroit NewsU.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence thanks each soldier for their service near the end of the ceremony.Todd McInturf, The Detroit News(R-L): Sgt. Jerome Priest and Spc. Preston Bruce, Giancarlo Lopez and Brianna Berge laugh as they do push ups after the ceremony.Todd McInturf, The Detroit News