Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Bertrang, Assistant Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard, greeted every Soldier as they got off the plane. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mills, the Minn. National Guard CSM, greeted each Soldier as they got off the plane. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Lt. Col. Larry Herke , the 34th Infantry Division Mobilization Readiness Officer, greeted each Soldier as they got off the plane. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Command Sgt. Maj. Johnathan Ninneman, 84th Troop Command CSM, greeted each Soldier as they got off the plane. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Capt. Bryan Watters, 1-151 Rear Detachment Commander greeted each Soldier as they came off the plane. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Soldiers crossed the flightline to the hangar. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Turing in weapons was a top priority after landing. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Turning in their weapons was their first priority after landing. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Turning in weapons was the first order of business after landing. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Soldiers board busses for Fort McCoy, Wis. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Over 600 Soldiers landed at Volk Field in Wisconsin over the weekend following their 12-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After conducting a few days of medical and administrative out-processing paperwork they will return to their Minnesota Army National Guard armories to be released to their families during the first week of April. The returning Soldiers are from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery and E Battery, 151st Field Artillery. Spc. Travis Skindelien from Curry, Minn. and Johnathan Pobuda A Co. from Minneapolis were two members of a “gun truck” team in Iraq. “Spending some time with the family … barbeque and beer, that’s what I’m looking forward to” said Skindelien. “grillin’ and hangin’ out” agreed Pobuda. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Alabama Assistant Adjutant General Jameson, Minnesota State Command Sgt. Major and Minnesota State Adjutant General Larry Shellito greet Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
State Adjutant General Larry Shellito and State Command Sgt. Major Edward Mills greet Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as the plane as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
State Command Sgt. Major Edward Mills welcomes back a Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as he returns to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
State Adjutant General Larry Shellito greets Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
The guidon bearer and other Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) is greeted by Minnesota State Adjutant General Larry Shellito and State Sgt. Major Edward Mills as the unit returns to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
The guidon for the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) is back on U.S. soil as the unit returns to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
The 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
Many handshakes were exchanged as the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) returned to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
State Command Sgt. Major Edward Mills hugs Lt. Col. Scott St. Sauver, Commander of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs).
State Command Sgt. Major Edward Mills speaks to Command Sgt. Major Erik Arne of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) return as he returns to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
Busses are lined up to take Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) pose for a picture as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
Minnesota State Adjutant General Larry Shellito speaks with Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (1-151 FA) as they return to Fort McCoy, Wis., after a 12-month deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
