Deployed aviators to return to United States

BISMARCK, ND, UNITED STATES

10.05.2014

Courtesy Story

North Dakota National Guard Public Affairs

BISMARCK, N.D. - About 40 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers with the Bismarck-based Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment will land on U.S. soil in Fort Hood, Texas, at approximately 7:30 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 6. The unit is returning from a yearlong deployment to Kosovo, where the Soldiers supported an international peacekeeping mission.

Under the leadership of Capt. Russ Sundby, of Fargo, North Dakota, and 1st Sgt. Jim Lind, of Bismarck, the unit operated Black Hawk helicopters as part of the Kosovo Forces, or KFOR, 18 Aviation Task Force in support of the U.S.-led Multi-National Battle Group East, which conducts military peace support operations in Kosovo. The North Dakota aviators provided air transport for U.S. and NATO Forces, including training and assistance to the Kosovo Security Forces.

North Dakota National Guard leadership, including Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, will travel to Fort Hood to greet the unit upon its arrival there.

The Guard Soldiers will complete demobilization briefings, healthcare checks and paperwork at Fort Hood before they're expected to return to North Dakota mid-month. The North Dakota National Guard Public Affairs Office will announce the unit's flight time to North Dakota once it has been established.

WHAT: 2-285th Aviation Soldiers returning to United States from Kosovo mission.

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. (approximate time) Monday, Oct. 6, 2014

WHERE: Fort Hood, Texas

MEDIA: A public affairs representative will be on site at Fort Hood to coordinate media interviews with returning Soldiers. If media representatives are interested in arranging a phone interview with members of the unit as they return, call Brett Miller at 701-226-8638.

• Date Taken: 10.05.2014
• Date Posted: 10.05.2014 09:31
• Story ID: 144325
• Location: BISMARCK, ND, US