29-05-2025
Iowans say farewell to National Guard members deploying overseas
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — On Wednesday, hundreds of family members and friends came together to show their support for their loved ones who are deploying.
A total of 83 members of the Iowa National Guard out of Sioux City were given a send-off ceremony at Bishop Heelan High members are from the 113th Cavalry HHT & Company D of the 334th Brigade Support Battalion. They will be part of a total of 1,800 soldiers being deployed, serving a one-year deployment to the Middle East. This is in support of operation inherent resolve.
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'I know it brings great pride to a lot of our members. I know, especially to me, to be able to represent the State of Iowa, United States and the military, to be able to go and serve for our country, have a fulfilling mission and then be able to come home and be welcomed home,' said Captain Blair Emerson-Brown.
Operation Inherent Resolve is a rotational deployment that has been going for on for the last eight years, with different National Guard states and active duty units taking part in fulfilling the mission.
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