Nevada Army National Guard soldiers are saying goodbye to loved ones this Valentine's Day as they deploy to Iraq.

The Henderson-based 140th Military Police Brigade Liaison Detachment is taking part in its first-ever delployment. The unit was formed in Sept. 2007. Twelve Soliders will be deployed for one year.

The detachment will provide a liaison link to allied and host-nation forces to ensure detention operations, including the care and handling of captured prisoners and civilian internees are in accordance with international treaties.

The Nevada National Guard currently has about 300 soldiers and airmen on worldwide deployments supporting the Global War on Terrorism.

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