American Fork - Major John Hansen gets some help with his gear from his son Aaron Hansen. The 1457th Engineer Combat Battalion of the Utah Army National Guard deployed approximately 500 soldiers Thursday. A large number of family members and friends turned out for the emotional and somber farewell. Photo by Trent Nelson; 02.13.2003, 1:08:45 PMMajor John Hanson kisses his son, Walker, as he leaves for the war in Iraq. The 1457th Engineer Combat Battalion of the Utah Army National Guard deployed approximately 500 soldiers Thursday. A large number of family members and friends turned out for the emotional and somber farewell.; 02.13.2003, 1:25:31 PMThe 1457th Engineer Combat Battalion of the Utah Army National Guard deployed approximately 500 soldiers Thursday. A large number of family members and friends turned out for the emotional and somber farewell.; 02.13.2003, 1:41:03 PMThe 1457th Engineer Combat Battalion of the Utah Army National Guard deployed approximately 500 soldiers Thursday. A large number of family members and friends turned out for the emotional and somber farewell.; 02.13.2003, 1:31:26 PM