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Soldiers from the 645th Regional Support Group deploy soon

Specialist 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.
Specialist 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 News
Cilvia 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.
Cilvia 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 News
A support poster at the ceremony.
A support poster at the ceremony.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Soldiers stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Soldiers stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Soldiers bow their heads, including, Spc. Brianna Berge, second from right, during the invocation.
Soldiers bow their heads, including, Spc. Brianna Berge, second from right, during the invocation.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Robin 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.
Robin 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 News
Brigadier General Jonathan J. McColumn addresses the crowd. He is commander of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
Brigadier General Jonathan J. McColumn addresses the crowd. He is commander of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence thanks each soldier for their service near the end of the ceremony.
U.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.
(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