C004614

Shield shaped coin, pewter in color, 3 inches high x 2 1/4 inches wide.

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Journal - Page 100 - Line 22

From Kentucky National Guard press release dated 22 December 2012: "Just in time for the holidays, the Kentucky National Guard held a welcome home ceremony for the Soldiers of the 149th Vertical Construction Company at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, Dec. 22, 2013. The combat engineers of the 149th from Cynthiana and Olive Hill, KY spent their time in Afghanistan doing what they do best, construction. But the unit was called upon for a variety of assignments to assist Active Duty units in theater. - - - - - The Soldiers built tactical operation centers, medical facilities, dining facilities and living quarters for NATO Troops. They performed more than 200 work orders for various forward operating bases throughout the country. The 149th was also asked to assist in the traiing of Afghan construction workers and conducted several convoy security missions. - - - - - Since 9/11, nearly 16.000 Kentucky National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized in support of the Global War on Terror."