Col. Eric Wismar, the Connecticut National Guard's full-time support chaplain, delivers the opening prayer during a deployment ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, April 28, 2026. The 192nd Military Police Battalion, is deploying approximately 150 Soldiers to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emmanuel Gibson)