Des Moines, Iowa- Soldiers of the 387th Human Resources Co. (HR Co.), which consists of approximately 30 Army Reserve soldiers from many parts of the Midwest, returned from deployment on October 16th 2010.

The mission of the 387th HR Co., based out of Wichita, Kans., was to manage Human Resources and Postal Services for Camp Liberty in Iraq.  A casualty liaison team from the 387th HR Co.'s detachment in Fort Dodge, Iowa also deployed with the unit. This was the unit's first deployment.

A Welcome Home Warrior Citizen Award will be scheduled in the future to honor the soldiers of the 387th HR Co.

A Welcome Home Warrior Ceremony publically acknowledges our Army Reserve Soldiers for their selfless-service and sacrifice in support of contingency operations.   The soldiers have been released from duty to travel home to their families.  For additional information, please contact the 103rd ESC Public Affairs Office.


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Des Moines, Iowa- Soldiers of the 649th Regional Support Group (RSG), which consists of approximately 50 Army Reserve soldiers, are returning from their deployment on Wednesday, August 4th.

The mission of the 649th RSG, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was to provide management and support operations for forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

An informal ceremony will be held August 5th beginning at 1300 at Xavier High School on 6300 42D Street NE in Cedar Rapids to publicly acknowledge our Army Reserve Soldiers for their selfless-service and sacrifice in support of overseas contingency operations.