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- Field artillery soldiers

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from the Georgia Army National Guard

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made their way to Savannah, Georgia

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for the Georgia Joint Fires Saint Barbara's Ball.

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The soldiers celebrated traditions and gave out awards

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during the January 9th celebration.

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The Georgia Joint Fires Saint Barbara's Ball

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serves as a celebration in honor of Saint Barbara,

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who serves as a patron saint of artillery men.

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Many high ranking officials attended the event,

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including Brigadier General Keith Klemmer,

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who serves as the Deputy Commanding General

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of the Fires Center of Excellence.

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Several awards were given by the

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United States Field Artillery Association

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during the ball for significant contributions

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to the field artillery community.

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The Molly Pitcher award, the family members,

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the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara award,

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the senior leaders,

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and the Ancient Order of Saint Barbara award,

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a lifetime achievement award

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given to Colonel Randall Simmons.

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214th Field Artillery Bravo Battery commander,

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Captain Brian Foster, received the Major General Bilo award

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for his outstanding leadership as a field artillery officer.

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- I feel honored to receive the award this evening.

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My unit is a great unit.

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I understand that my NCOs have done

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an outstanding job this year.

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And they contributed to my outstanding readiness,

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my outstanding troop motivation,

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and it is because of them that I am

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receiving this award this evening.

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- [Reporter] From the Georgia Joint Fires

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Saint Barbara's Ball in Savannah, Georgia,

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I'm Army Sergeant James Braswell.