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    Ten New York Army National Guard soldiers return to the Capital Region on Christmas Eve after a year away

    Thirteen New York Army National Guard soldiers return to Syracuse on Christmas Eve

    Photo By Eric Durr | New York Army National Guard Maj. Chris Guilmette greets his family as he returns to...... read more read more

    LATHAM, NY, UNITED STATES

    12.24.2012

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    New York National Guard

    LATHAM, N.Y.- Ten soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team return to the Capital Region tonight, Christmas Eve, after demobilizating at Camp Shelby, Miss. The soldiers have been away from home for about a year.

    They are among 100 National Guard soldiers who will be reunited with their families at armories in Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, the Capital Region, New York City, and Newburgh tonight.

    WHAT: Homecoming reunion for New York Army National Guard soldiers following their deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

    WHO: Ten soldiers of 27th Infantry Brigade, along with family and friends will reunite in Latham

    WHEN: Monday, Dec. 24, at approximately 9:45 p.m. (Soldiers may arrive earlier -plane is due to arrive in Syracuse at 7 p.m.), news media should call for updates to arrival times and plan to arrive early.)

    WHERE: New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters, 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, N.Y.

    Media Opportunity:
    Imagery of the family reunions as soldiers return home from nearly a year-long absence. Santa Claus will be present to help welcome home the soldiers.

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    Date Taken: 12.24.2012
    Date Posted: 12.24.2012 11:15
    Story ID: 99701
    Location: LATHAM, NY, US

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