Politics & Government

Year in Review: February 2011

Patch takes a look back at the year that was and features a story from each month.

 

February's featured story:

families who saw loved ones depart for overseas last February expect to see all of the troops return before the end of the year.

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“Your greatness is your service, and all of us deeply appreciate what you are doing, and can never hope to repay you enough,” Gov. Martin O'Malley said at the ceremony.

The remaining troops from the Maryland Army National Guard's 1729th Field Support Maintenance Company are currently on their way home after remaining at the base to "turn off the lights," as one family member puts it.

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They'll have the chance to turn on the holiday lights when they reunite with their families at home this holiday season.

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