Soldiers in the Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry unit are pictured with the girl scouts who will help facilitate the delivery of cards, letters and care packages to the soldiers while they serve in Afghanistan later this winter.

October 3, 2007 - While they're deployed overseas, soldiers in the Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry unit will be on the minds of the entire Boght Hills school community.

The school has volunteered to adopt the troop while they serve the Army National Guard in Afghanistan for a ten month tour of duty to support the rebuilding of the Afghanistan National Army and National Police.

The six soldiers visited the elementary school on Wednesday, Sept. 26 to introduce themselves to the entire study body, explain what they'll be doing in Afghanistan and what life is like in the landlocked country located in Central Asia. They also expressed their deep appreciation for the school's support.  

Sixth grade students in Girl Scout Troop 327 and fourth grade students in Junior Girl Scout Troop 1275 will help facilitate the collection and delivery of materials including cards, letters and care packages to be sent to the soldiers overseas. The school will also be collecting materials to send to Afghanistan children including pens and pencils, crayons, backpacks, notebooks and even shoes.

The troop will head to Fort Bragg, North Carolina shortly to begin basic training before they head to Afghanistan later this winter.