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Published - Monday, May 26, 2008

Camp Douglas Guard unit plans Iraq briefing Tuesday

The Camp Douglas National Guard unit will brief community/employers Tuesday, May 27, about its expected mobilization as part of the 32nd Brigade’s 2009 deployment to Iraq.

The briefing, to begin at 6 p.m., will include information about training events and expected mobilization dates for Headquarters Company, 32nd Infantry Brigade; soldiers’ rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); and the role of ESGR, the Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Members of ESGR and the 32nd Brigade will also be on hand to answer questions and to share experiences from previous deployments.

The briefing is part of an Employer Information Open House to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 27th at the National Guard Armory, 1 Williams St., Camp Douglas.

The event is co-sponsored by Headquarters Company and Wisconsin ESGR, a Defense Department-sponsored volunteer organization that provides education, consultation, and mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. ESGR aims to enhance military readiness by encouraging part-time troops and their civilian employers to cooperate on issues related to training and deployments.

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