1221st Transportation Company holds open house

Thursday, September 12, 2019

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The 1221st Transportation Company in Dexter held an open house on Saturday at the Dexter Armory to give area residents a chance see some of the equipment used by the unit up close.

Khloe Rickman tries on an ACH helmet with night-vision attachment.
Regonald Ford shows Jemma Rennick some of the features of the LMTVtransport truck.
Tony Picinich with the Veterans Administration explains the benefits of theVA Administration to Specialist Tyler Rasberry.
Members of the 1221st Transportation Company show some young visitors someof the artillery the unit can deploy.
Tooties in Dexter provided hot dogs, chips and drinks for the 1221st andits guests during the event.
Staff Sergeant Josh Gourley shows Paul Swesey, Bryce Hahn and Khloe Rickmansome of the infrared and night-vision equipment.
The LMTV transport truck on the left and a 915A5 freightliner were two ofthe trucks on display.
The unit set out tables of school supplies for the students visiting thearmory during the event.
Carter Childers sits in the cab of a LMTV transport truck with 1221stmember Regonald Ford. The LMTV is used by the unit to transport personneland equipment.