Fort Carson homecoming ceremony for nearly 250 soldiers
(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — Fort Carson welcomed home nearly 250 soldiers with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (2nd SBCT), 4th Infantry Division after they were deployed last spring for nine months to South Korea, on Tuesday, March 5.
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The homecoming ceremony took place at the William “Bill” Reed Special Event Center on post and began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. According to Fort Carson, the 2nd SBCT deployed to U.S. Pacific Command’s area of operations “to support the United States’ commitment to the Republic of Korea,” and was part of a regular rotation of forces.
The soldiers were assigned to the 8th Army Headquarters in Korea and worked to improve security and cooperation with partner militaries and increase regional stability.
As part of the homecoming ceremony, there was a traditional uncasing of the brigade colors and the brigade flag along with battle streamers.
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