'It gets harder each time': Utah National Guard soldiers deploy to Middle East

SALT LAKE CITY — More than 120 Utah Army National Guard soldiers said goodbye to their families Monday, feeling both the pain of separation and a desire to serve their country.The members of the 65th Field Artillery Brigade left Monday in preparation for a yearlong deployment to the Middle East. The unit will support efforts in Southwest Asia to strengthen relationships in the region.Despite the dignity of the unit's charge, saying goodbye to one's family for such a long time is always dif