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.

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