Freedom Salute planned for returning DC Soldiers

District of Columbia National Guard Members home for the holidays

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Returning soldiers of the DC National Guard will be honored with a freedom salute ceremony Friday at the DC Armory

WASHINGTON, DC (12/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Please join the District of Columbia National Guard for a Freedom Salute Ceremony to honor Soldiers who have returned from an overseas deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

WHO:

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

Fifty D.C. National Guard Soldiers who deployed for ten months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 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.

The 372nd Military Police Battalion served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, providing important headquarters element functions such as logistics, intelligence and maintenance. Many of the service members have deployed at least once previously, some as many as three times. Others have served in task forces to support the City of Washington during key events such as presidential inaugurations, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial dedication, and Snowpocalypse relief efforts.
WHEN: Friday December 20, 2013 at 09:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: DC Armory
2001 East Capitol Street SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
NOTES:

Please contact Jesse Searls at 202-685-9876 or jesse.p.searls.mil@mail.mil with questions.