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Many people think that deployed Soldiers are automatically sent to Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait. However, many Army Reserve Soldiers are activated in the U.S. to fill in for Active Duty Soldiers who are deployed overseas.

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This school's motto: "Nothing happens until something moves." See where Soldiers receive their Advanced Individual Training to become experts in logistics, traffic management and cargo operations.

WHEN DUTY CALLS, ARMY RESERVE SOLDIERS ANSWER

As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, you may be called up to Active Duty service for limited periods of time. Whether deployed in the United States or overseas, Army Reserve Soldiers are expertly trained and physically and emotionally ready to serve.

The Army Reserve Soldiers of the 143rd Transportation Command answered the call of duty. Their experience in Kuwait supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom made them stronger and sharper as individuals and as a team. Watch as these Soldiers train, deploy and then return to their civilian lives having fulfilled an important duty to their country.

	Training at Home Continuous training is crucial to the mission of the 143rd Transportation Command. See how they developed the skills, character and discipline that they eventually put to the test.
	Deployment to Kuwait The Soldiers of the 143rd deployed to Kuwait to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Watch as they create a home away from home while they offload and transport supplies for the troops.
	Homeward Bound View the 143rd Transportation Command's emotional homecoming and their pride in a job well done. Also, get of glimpse of what the future holds for these Army Reserve Soldiers.
	Featured Soldiers Meet the four Soldiers that are featured in this story. All of them play important roles in the mission of the 143rd Transportation Command.