MINOT, N.D. - Airmen of the North Dakota Air National Guard's 219th Security Forces Squadron will return from deployment at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at Minot International Airport. The group of about 15 Airmen left in March for a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia, where they provided support to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) operations.
The group volunteered for the base defense and security operations mission, which was led by Master Sgt. Luke Gardiner. The airmen - well-versed in providing critical protection measures for military personnel and other important assets - were able to draw on the experience and training provided by their home unit, which made history in becoming the first National Guard unit to team up with an active-duty Air Force unit to provide for one of the nation's three missile fields.
In May of 2013, the 219th SFS assumed control of the entire northern sector missile field complex near Minot, N.D., making it the first time ever, anywhere, reserve forces provided complete control of missile field security.
Approximately 40 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers with the Bismarck-based Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment returned yesterday and will continue to arrive on several separate flights through this evening after a yearlong deployment to Kosovo, where they supported an international peacekeeping mission.
WHO: Airmen from the 219th Security Forces Squadron
WHAT: Returning from U.S. Central Command security mission
WHEN: 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014
WHERE: Minot International Airport, 25 Airport Road, Minot, N.D. 58703
MEDIA: No precoordination needed. Minot Air Force Base public affairs representative Kiley Dougherty (cell 660-238-3777) will be on site to assist.
| Date Taken: | 10.14.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 10.14.2014 13:28 |
| Story ID: | 145031 |
| Location: | MINOT, ND, US |
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