DES MOINES, Iowa – The 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) (ESC) will conduct a Farewell Ceremony on Saturday, August 16th, at Valley Stadium, 4440 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 for its Soldiers deploying in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The mission focuses on logistics sustainment to support an enduring U.S. military presence and strengthen partnerships in the Middle East.

“Command Sergeant Major Javier Camposano and I are proud to build upon the legacy of this command and to serve with these exceptional Soldiers,” said Brigadier General Clint A. Barnes, 103rd ESC Commanding General. “Our Soldiers are highly trained, disciplined, and ready to deploy anywhere around the globe. Each Soldier is an ambassador of freedom as we look forward to working alongside our partners to promote regional stability in the Middle East.”

The 103rd ESC will deploy Soldiers to perform sustainment operations in the Middle East. This will be the 103rd ESC’s third major overseas deployment since its activation. The command includes more than 5,000 Army Reserve Soldiers across approximately 80 units in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Following the ceremony, the unit will host a reception at the Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, 625 South 35th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The public, veterans, and community leaders are invited to attend and show their support.