Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit march into Friendship Hall before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit stand together during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit stand together during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Children watch as members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit parade down Main Street during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Family members embrace during a deployment ceremony for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit goof off during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard salute as four planes provide a fly over during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit stand together during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard wave from their bus following a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Ed McLean, company commander for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit joins in applause during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit sign a flag together before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit stand together before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit pray together before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Hundreds filled Friendship Hall in Montrose Monday afternoon for a deployment ceremony for the members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit march together before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit march together before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

A former WWII veteran address the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Community residents salute as the National Anthem is performed by the Montrose High School band during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit gather together before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

A member of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit is greeted by veterans during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011.

Family members take pictures during a deployment ceremony for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

The Siena brothers are the only pair of brothers in the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit. They stand for a picture before the start of a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. Originally from New Jersey, they proudly call Colorado home.

A member of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit paces backstage during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

A banner displays messages of support for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Delta resident Pam Brewer is joyful to have her picture taken with a member of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

A banner displays messages of support for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Family members embrace during a deployment ceremony for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit listen during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Family members embrace during a deployment ceremony for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

A banner displays messages of support for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit during a deployment ceremony in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Family members embrace during a deployment ceremony for the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Rachel Maddry embraces her husband during a deployment ceremony for the members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.

Members of the 928th Area Support Medical Company National Guard unit stands ready during a deployment ceremony on Main Street in Montrose Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2011. The company is listed as officially from the Denver and Montrose areas with soldiers coming from many communities across the Western Slope.