MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
NEWS RELEASE

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson at (609) 530-6943

or Lt. Col. Roberta Niedt (609) 530-6939
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 (27 September, 2005)

 

 

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

 

N.J. Guard To Send 330 Soldiers To

Support Katrina Relief Operations

 

 

      The largest single deployment of New Jersey Guardsmen in support of Katrina relief operations in New Orleans will take place on Friday and Saturday mornings from Fort Dix.

 

      WHEN: Friday, Sept. 30 @ 6:30 a.m.

       WHAT: The advance party of 120 Soldiers will leave in a convoy of dozens of vehicles

 

      Great visuals with limited interview opportunities due to loading of equipment and personnel. Live broadcasts can be accommodated.  Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth - The Adjutant General of New Jersey, will be available for comment and interviews.

 

      Media will report to the Visitors Center on Route 68 just before the Fort Dix Main Gate by 5:30 a.m. for escort to the mobilization site.

 

 

      WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1 @ 7:30 a.m.

        WHAT: An additional 210 Soldiers will leave by bus with families saying goodbye.

 

      Plenty of interview opportunities to include Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth - The Adjutant General of New Jersey. Live broadcasts can be accommodated .

 

      Media will report to the Visitors Center on Route 68 just before the Fort Dix Main Gate by 6:30 a.m. for escort to the mobilization site.

 

      Media outlets wishing to attend either event Must register with Staff Sgt. Barbara Harbison at (609) 530-7088 prior by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29.
 

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