JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS – DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa National Guard has announced official Welcome Home ceremonies for approximately 250 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division who
are returning from deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

The Soldiers recently began a phased return to the United States following successful mission completion overseas, where they worked alongside coalition and regional partners to significantly reduce the capabilities of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, helping make the region safer.

Welcome Home ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, in both Des Moines and Sioux City, allowing families, friends, and community members the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the Soldiers’ service.

Des Moines Welcome Home Ceremonies: Due to flight availability bringing Soldiers home, there will be two arrival times and corresponding ceremonies in Des Moines

• Location: 132d Air Wing, Des Moines International Airport
• Address: 3100 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
• Date: Wednesday, February 11
• Arrival/Ceremony Times:

1. 3:00 p.m.
2. 4:30 p.m.

**Sioux City Parking** Enter Oracle Aviation Road from Al Haynes Dr, park in the red highlighted section. The ceremony will be in the building directly attached to that parking lot.

Sioux City Welcome Home Ceremony:
• Location: Ascension FBO Network
• Address: 5701 Al Haynes Dr, Sioux City, IA 51111
• Date/Time: Wednesday, February 11 at 1:45 p.m.

These ceremonies mark an important moment for Iowa communities to welcome home Soldiers who have served overseas in support of national security objectives. While some Soldiers have returned earlier as part of a phased redeployment, others
remain deployed to complete essential mission requirements, including partner support and base security. This phased return is based on mission needs, personnel requirements, and transportation availability.

The National Guard asks “Help us give our hometown heroes the powerful welcome home they have earned.”