In the harsh cold, Carol Hagood stood on the side of Alta Vista Road hugging an American flag. Unlike many others who had gathered with her Monday morning, she didn’t have a loved one serving in Gainesville-based Charlie Company, the unit that was about to march by her on its way to deployment in Afghanistan. “I’m here in honor of my dad and several of our family members who served in the military,” Hagood said, preparing to unfold and display the flag as the soldiers passed by. “I’m just here to offer my support.” Appreciation for Charlie Company was on full display Nov. 26 as the unit walked from the armory at 153 Alta Vista Road to buses at Gainesville High School.