INDIANAPOLIS – Vice President Mike Pence visited troops in Indiana today.
Pence stopped by the Indiana National Guard’s 38th Infantry Division where soldiers were training in a command and control exercise to maintain their readiness.
“We are here because tomorrow is Armed Forces Day. Today we are grateful for everyone who puts on the uniform, including in our all-volunteer Army,” said Pence in a short speech to the Hoosier Guardsmen. “Whether you put on the uniform to protect your community at home or whether you put on the uniform to protect the nation, I assure you that the people of this country are grateful and proud of your service.”
Through their current training, the 38th ID’s citizen-soldiers are honing their leadership, communication and other skills for a possible overseas mission.
“It’s a very good exercise to test the command systems, the ability to communicate and the ability to complete the mission,” said Staff Sgt. Stephen G. Zogbi, an operations noncommissioned officer with the division.
