(Storm Lake)– Seven members of the Iowa Army National Guard were given a sendoff from the Storm Lake Armory just over a year ago. Now, six will be welcomed home this (Fri.) evening in Storm Lake.
The troops of the First Battalion, 194th Field Artillery, Fire Support Element were mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They’ve been in Iraq since January…where they coordinated artillery and mortar fire and close air support for combat units. They also coordinated security missions and other combat operations.
The soldiers were dubbed “The Maginificent Seven” during their send-off, but only six are coming home. Specialist Gregory Tull of Pocahontas was killed in Iraq on November 25th. He was a gunner on an armored Humvee when it was struck by the explosion of a roadside bomb.
The homecoming ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. this (Fri.) evening at the Storm Lake High School.
The first battallion, 194th Field Artillery has units in Storm Lake, Spencer, Estherville, Algona and Fort Dodge.
Story from Joel Herman of sister station KAYL in Storm Lake.
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