Freedom Salute planned for returning Afghanistan war veterans

District of Columbia National Guard Members to be given a Hero's Welcome Home

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WASHINGTON, DC (07/19/2012)(readMedia)-- Please join the District of Columbia National Guard for a Freedom Salute Ceremony to honor Soldiers who have returned from a deployment to Afghanistan.

WHO:

DC National Guard
WHAT:

Six D.C. National Guard Soldiers who deployed for a year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan will be honored with a ceremony and awards.

Family, friends and employers will gather to celebrate the soldiers' successful deployment and safe return. The ceremony will honor the patriotism, courage and sacrifices of each soldier. Freedom Salute also honors the soldiers' families, friends and employers who provide invaluable support to deployed Guardsmen and women.
WHEN: Saturday July 21, 2012 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Building 3123
Aviation Personnel Support Center
Davison Army Airfield, Virginia
NOTES:

Media and the public are invited to this event.

Davison Army Airfield is part of Fort Belvoir and requires a media escort. Please contact 1st Lt. Miranda Summers Lowe at (301)693-3941 to arrange for escort and plan to meet at 9:30 at the Davison Army Airfield entrance.