MS SC658

Salutes the Mississippi Army National Guard 287th Engineer Company of Lucedale upon their return from a 10-month deployment in Afghanistan

The 130-member unit cleared improvised explosive devices and bombs from roadways in Afghanistan's eastern Paktika province, described as "one of the most dangerous regions on the planet"

Soldiers returned home on March 12, 2011, to a homecoming celebration called "Hog Wild" attended by approximately 1,200 people at Lucedale City Park

Recognizes the unit's service to residents of George and Greene Counties and expresses gratitude for their safe return to families

Directs the resolution be presented to the 287th Engineer Company Commanding Officer and forwarded to the Mississippi Adjutant General