READING, April 12, 2013 — The U.S. Army will hold a “farewell ceremony” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School for the U.S. Army’s 333rd Engineer Company (Horizontal). State Sen. Judy Schwank will attend the tribute.

The 333rd will be heading to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Most of the company’s 140 members live in the Reading area.

The media is encouraged to cover Sunday’s ceremony as well as a farewell ceremony salute at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, along routes 724 and 222. However, the Army is asking that the public only attend the April 16 salute.

The 333rd conducts horizontal construction operations and general engineering operations that include road work, leveling operations, finish grade for roads and airfields, and surface and drainage maintenance.

WHAT:          Farewell ceremony for Army’s 333rd Engineer Company

WHEN:          11 a.m., Sunday, April 14; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16

WHERE:       April 14: Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington

April 16: (Public Event) Route 724 to U.S. 222. Reserve center is at 547 Philadelphia Ave., Reading

 

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