Reserve Unit Bound For Iraq

U.S.Army Reserve Pfc. Donald Stark hugs his wife,Angela,before boarding a bus with members of his unit bound for Fort Dix,N.J., from the American Legion Post in Washington. The 619th Transportation Company is preparing to deploy to Iraq.


Pfc. Joel Laliberte with his family.

'A Bittersweet Day '

This image won honors from the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors in organization's 2009 Photo Excellence Awards. Was awarded second place in the Spot News category for daily newspapers of circulation between 30,000 and 75,000.

The photo,was published September 20,2008 of Justin Prettiman of Buffalo Township, a specialist with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, hugging his daughter, Nicole, 3, before his deployment to Iraq.

"A Bittersweet Day"

Justin Prettiman of Buffalo Township, a specialist with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, hugs his daughter, Nicole 3,before leaving the South Franklin Township armory Friday for his eventual deployment to Iraq.


Ryan Clark of Rochester plays with his son, Ryan Jr.,3, before leaving the armory Friday.