North Carolina National Guard mobilizes for Iraq

FAYETTEVILLE Tuesday, Jonesboro Height Baptist Church was filled with song as members of the 30^th Heavy Brigade held a mobilization ceremony. By this spring, some 4000

The 30^th Heavy Brigade's mission will be similar to the one they accomplished four years ago: building schools, providing security, and training Iraqi security forces.

Members say things in Iraq appear to be improving.

"I think the Iraq security forces are continuing to stand up. The son's of Iraq are assisting with the security of Iraqis, and I think the overall country is coming together

But above all, these soldiers say they're proud to serve their country and represent North Carolina.