Manny Gamallo / AP

The military has a familiar expression: Hurry up and wait. After getting up at 3 a.m. on June 12 for their departure to Afghanistan, these Oklahoma Army National Guard troops are doing the waiting part in Gulfpot, Miss., catching 40 winks before their plane leaves for the overseas trip. The plane left at 2 p.m.

Oklahoma Army National Guard troops wait for flight to Afghanistan

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