The South Dakota Army National Guard’s Detachment 3, Company A, 641st Aviation Regiment of Rapid City, has received a notification of sourcing in preparation for possible mobilization and deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

The notification does not constitute an official alert or mobilization. The purpose for this notification is to provide the unit with adequate time for training before possible mobilization.

The 641st has about 12 members and specializes in providing command and control communications, staff transports and liaison, casualty transport, and air movement of critical equipment, supplies, parts and personnel.