Springfield-based National Guard unit returns from deployment

SPRINGFIELD, IL (03/30/2016)(readMedia)-- The Springfield-based 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment is returning from a nine-month deployment in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay. The Soldiers will return individually Wednesday and Thursday to various locations to include Chicago, Springfield and St. Louis.
WHO: • Illinois Army National Guard

• 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD)
WHAT: • The 139th MPAD deployed in June 2015 in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay and are expected to return home individually to various locations Wednesday and Thursday.

• The unit was responsible for the command information, public information and media relations programs on the naval installation.
WHEN: Wednesday March 30, 2016 at 03:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)
NOTES: • Media personnel inquiring about this unit’s return should contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil or 217-761-3569.