4 Ill. brothers headed to Afghanistan

By ABC7
CHESTNUT, Ill. The four Jackson brothers from Chestnut, Illinois, are being sent to Afghanistan next month.

Bobby, Joshua, Brandon and Jeremy Jackson are all members of the Army National Guard's 178th Alpha Company. Their parents said they are concerned for their safety, but the brothers are determined to do their duty and return home safely.

This will be the first deployment for all four brothers.

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