Governor Visits Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

March 14, 2006

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn is in the midst of a Middle East tour arranged by the Department of Defense in which he is visiting Nevada Air and Army National Guard troops and other American soldiers serving their nation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nevada currently has roughly 696 Army National Guard and 55 Air National Guard troops deployed in the region.

“I am honored to be provided the opportunity to visit with our brave men and women from Nevada and across the nation who are sacrificing so much in defense of our nation,” Gov. Guinn said. “As the Commander-in-Chief of Nevada’s National Guard, I want our soldiers to know that our citizens stand solidly behind their efforts, and that we are proud of their service to our state and country.”

Gov. Guinn is being joined by governors Phil Bredesen (D-TN), James Douglas (R-VT), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) on the trip.

Governor Kenny Guinn talks with soldiers from Nevada currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw)
Governor Kenny Guinn talks with Nevada native Staff Sgt. Anthony Patrick during dinner at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Patrick is currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw)
Governor Kenny Guinn talks with Nevada native Senior Airman Tanisha Jackson, 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, during breakfast at the base’s dining facility March 14 in Kuwait. Jackson is currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Wesley Fleming)