D.C. Army National Guard Unit Arriving Home from Deployment

Local Soldiers home for the holidays after ten months in GTMO

WASHINGTON, DC (12/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Approximately 50 soldiers of the D.C. Army National Guard's 372nd Military Police Battalion will be returning home from a 10-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Tuesday, Dec. 17th, at 2:30pm at the D.C. National Guard Armory.

They will be met by their families, friends and fellow National Guardsmen.

WHO:

DC National Guard, HHD, 372nd MIlitary Police Battalion
WHAT:

Approximately 50 soldiers of the D.C. Army National Guard's 372nd Military Police Battalion will be returning home from a 10-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 pm at the D.C. National Guard Armory.

They will be met by their families, friends and fellow National Guardsmen.

The 273rd provided military police assets in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in a headquarters element mission.

Many of the service members have deployed at least once previously. The soldiers endured a separation from friends and family. They will be home to their families this week, with a recognition ceremony scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20th.
WHEN: Tuesday December 17, 2013 at 02:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: DC Armory
2001 East Capitol Street SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
NOTES:

The media is invited to attend. Please contact 1st Lt. Miranda Summers Lowe at (301) 693-3941 or Miranda.m.summerslowe@mail.mil if you plan to cover the event. Satellite truck parking is available directly in front of the armory.

The 372nd Military Police Battalion is arriving in small groups. The main group of approximately 25 personnel is slated to arrive at 2:30pm.