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1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment returns from Middle East deployment

Glasgow, KY- The Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment, Kentucky Army National Guard, have returned home following a successful 10-month deployment to the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Operations in the Middle East. The Battalion, made up of men and women from across Kentucky, served with distinction in eight different countries, contributing to key military operations and strengthening partnerships with allied nations. The deployment marked a significant chapter in the history of the 1-623d, which performed a wide array of missions critical to regional security and stability.

Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Jason T. Simpson expressed deep pride in the unit's accomplishments and the professionalism displayed by its soldiers. "The men and women of the 1-623d executed their mission with the utmost dedication and honor, representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States with excellence," he said. "We are grateful for their service and thrilled to have them safely reunited with their families and loved ones."

The Soldiers of the 1-623d are now returning to their homes across Kentucky after months of separation, eager to reconnect with their families and communities.

Welcome-Home Ceremonies were conducted in Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Monticello, and Campbellsville, where the units accomplishments were recognized and celebrated by military leaders, local officials, and the soldiers' families.




This story was posted on 2024-10-02 10:40:45
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2024-10-02 - Ft. Knox, KY - Photo courtesy Jason Simpson.
A shot of the 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment at Fort Knox before deployment. The Soldiers of the 1-623d are now returning to their homes across Kentucky after months of separation, eager to reconnect with their families and communities.

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