The 686th Engineer Company, Orlando leaves for Fort Bliss

Troops concerned about national debt debate

By Mark Jenkins, Reporter
Last Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011 5:47 PM

The 686th Engineer Company prepares for deployment to Afghanistan.

ORLANDO --
More than 180 troops received their marching orders, and left Orlando Saturday with a ceremony. They said goodbye to their families, and prepared to deploy to Afghanistan.

"We're all pretty pumped and excited to go," says Army Cpl. Shannon Sabsook.

Sabsook is part of the 689th Engineer Company. They search for road-side bombs, which is the number one killer of US troops in combat operations.

"It's a very dangerous job," Sabsook said. "I'm thankful we have very good equipment."

These troops are deploying during a time of economic uncertainty. While the war wages on in Afghanistan, the money battle continues in Washington.
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