Answering the call: Multimedia coverage of the 32nd "Red Arrow" Brigade

Video

Photographer Tom Loucks and reporter Beth Burger traveled to Mississippi to document Wisconsin soldiers in training. Watch a video about their experience. (Broadband recommended. Requires Flash)

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Photos

Browse a gallery of images chronicling the 1-120th's send-off ceremonies and training experiences at Camp Shelby in Mississippi. (Requires Flash)

Story index

Guard unit leaves home for training

Deployments test families' strength, faith

Troops practice life-or-death scenarios

Wisconsin soldiers learn new routines

Training simulates Mideast conditions

Before they left: hunting, chores, funeral

Contacting the unit

Follow the 1-120th's mission on its unofficial Web site.

You also can e-mail soldiers care of Sgt. 1st Class Chad Gapinski