Send-off ceremony held in Northeast Philadelphia for 150 National Guard soldiers ahead of deployment to Africa

Monday, September 28, 2026 6:52PM

More than 150 National Guard soldiers are getting ready to depart for their next mission overseas.

WPVI

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — More than 150 National Guard soldiers are getting ready to depart for their next mission overseas.

The Action Cam was in Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning for a send-off ceremony.

Family and friends were there to support their loved ones.

The troops are departing for a year-long deployment to Africa, where they will focus on security objectives in the region.