Arkansas National Guard unit prepares for deployment to Romania
Posted on AllSides November 23rd, 2023
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Arkansas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Marcus Simpson thought of his family first when he got the official word that he was headed to Romania for a nine-month deployment. Simpson, 32, who is married with four boys, said he is fortunate to have unwavering support from his family even when they know that he'll be apart from them for most of 2024. "I'm proud of my service and I'm very honored to be called," Simpson said, adding that he's had to compartmentalize the sadness of being away from his family...