South Dakota National Guard
For Immediate Release:  Tuesday, April 9, 2002
For More Information: Maj. Mark Johnston, 737-6721

Elk Point Community Event Scheduled

RAPID CITY – Elk Point area residents are encouraged to attend the South Dakota National Guard’s 727^th Transportation Company community open house from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 13^th at the Readiness Center located at 205 Main Street.

A formal program begins at 1 p.m., featuring speakers Governor Bill Janklow, U.S. Representative John Thune and South Dakota National Guard Adjutant General, Phil Killey. Guard members will be on hand demonstrating the latest guard equipment. The afternoon will culminate with a meal prepared by the unit food service section.

The 727^th is one of the South Dakota National Guard’s newest units.  Past missions include support of relief efforts during the 2001 flood in Watertown, personnel and equipment support during the World War II Memorial Dedication in Pierre, and the Lewis and Clark re-enactment in Elk Point. 

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