DENNIS LINAM
DEC 9, 2014
Final Unit to return from Combat Operations.
158 unit patch (2014) By Dennis Linam
Welcome Home Cody Aldridge and Arron Pawnee of the Oklahoma National Guard, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 158 Field Artillery! The beautiful city of Mustang, Friday provided a homecoming to be remembered for the Soldiers of Battery B.
“As a two time 45th prior service combat veteran, I know there is no better feeling when coming home than looking out into the crowd and seeing your Family,” (Dennis Linam, 45th SFC ARNG Retired).
The 45th Oklahoma multiple rocket launcher systems, (MLRS) soldiers of Battery B, 1st Battalion, 158 Field Artillery returned home Friday after honorably serving for a 6 month tour. The unit mobilized May 17, 2014 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; Afghanistan.
The Final Oklahoman Army National Guard Fires Brigade troops returned from deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom . (2014) Photos by Dennis Linam (Mollman Media)
Over 500 Oklahomans holding American flags and handmade signs professed their dedication for the National Guard and each soldier as Battery B Commander Capt. Randall Wright led his soldiers to the waiting arms of family members at the Armed Forces Reserve Center.
As expected the 45th Fires Brigade Oklahoma National Guard conducted themselves as true Oklahomans.
“While deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Battery B, 1-158th FA (HIMARS) completed its primary field artillery mission providing support fires for Regional Command South.
Daughter waits for Daddy. (2014) Photos by Dennis Linam (Mollman Media)
The unit also provided force protection at the Regional Command’s Headquarters compound, including Personal Security Detail for the Commanding General, operation of all entry control points, and implementation of proactive deterrence measures to reduce security threats and possible breaches of security.
Battery B later transitioned to Kabul, Afghanistan, and provided base defense operations for NATC-A/ 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, ensuring the safety of US Air Force Advisors responsible for training and developing a professional, capable, and sustainable Afghanistan Air Force. (Kayla L. Christopher, 1LT, AG, OKARNG)
The Oklahoma soldiers were again some of the top soldiers operating in the military, and will continue to stand up when duty calls them away from friends and family.
Thank you for your service brothers and sisters!
The Final Oklahoman Army National Guard Fires Brigade troops returned from deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom . (2014) Photos by Dennis Linam (Mollman Media)
The Oklahoma soldiers were again some of the top soldiers operating in the military, and will continue to stand up when duty calls them away from friends and family.
Thank you for your service brothers and sisters!
More about the history of the 45 Combat Brigade can be found at: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1-158fa.htm
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