Guardsmen deploy to Saudi Arabia

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Brothers Staff Sgt. Tony Honorato, left, Sgt. Chris Honorato, center, and Spec. Alvin Honorato, from left, get together after Sunday’s deployment ceremony.

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Troop C, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalary Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard, stands during the deployment ceremony on Sunday at Grove Farm Park.

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Brigadier Gen. Moses Kaoiwai Jr. salutes Cpl. Kelvin Lapitan on Sunday as the deployment ceremony wraps up.

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Lt. Col. John Udani smiles as he listens to remarks during the deployment ceremony on Sunday.

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Specialist Chyson Soares holds the flag for Troop C, 1st Squadron, 299th Calvalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard, during Sunday’s deployment ceremony at Grove Farm Park.

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Staff Sgt. Bryson Taroma gets a hug from his mom, Josephine Taroma, following Sunday’s deployment ceremony for Troop C, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard, at Grove Farm Park.

The deployment of soldiers separates families, said Col. Roy J. Macaraeg.

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