Oregon Military Department

Emergency Messages as of 11:31 AM, Fri. Jun 12

No information currently posted.

logo

Subscribe to receive FlashAlert messages from Oregon Military Department.

Manage my existing Subscription

News Release

Oregon National Guard To Honor Soldiers At Official Demobilization Ceremony For Horn Of Africa Deployment - 06/12/26

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OREGON NATIONAL GUARD TO HONOR SOLDIERS AT OFFICIAL DEMOBILIZATION CEREMONY FOR HORN OF AFRICA DEPLOYMENT

WHAT: Official demobilization ceremony honoring Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning from deployment to the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Salem Convention Center, Salem, OR

DETAILS: Members of the media are invited to attend the official demobilization ceremony honoring Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers who have returned from their deployment to the Horn of Africa. Approximately 220 Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team and their families will participate in this formal homecoming celebration. Assistant Adjutant General (ATAG) will address the returning Soldiers and their families.

RETURNING UNITS:

  • Soldiers from 2-162 Infantry Battalion
  • Soldiers from 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion
  • Soldiers from 2-218 Field Artillery Battalion
  • Soldiers from 141 Brigade Support Battalion

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Interviews with returning Soldiers and family members (with prior coordination)
  • Photo/video opportunities of the ceremony
  • B-roll of reunion moments and ceremony proceedings

MEDIA RSVP:
Media planning to attend should RSVP to the Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office.

Oregon National Guard To Honor Soldiers At Official Demobilization Ceremony For Horn Of Africa Deployment - 06/12/26

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OREGON NATIONAL GUARD TO HONOR SOLDIERS AT OFFICIAL DEMOBILIZATION CEREMONY FOR HORN OF AFRICA DEPLOYMENT

WHAT: Official demobilization ceremony honoring Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning from deployment to the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Salem Convention Center, Salem, OR

DETAILS: Members of the media are invited to attend the official demobilization ceremony honoring Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers who have returned from their deployment to the Horn of Africa. Approximately 220 Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team and their families will participate in this formal homecoming celebration. Assistant Adjutant General (ATAG) will address the returning Soldiers and their families.

RETURNING UNITS:

  • Soldiers from 2-162 Infantry Battalion
  • Soldiers from 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion
  • Soldiers from 2-218 Field Artillery Battalion
  • Soldiers from 141 Brigade Support Battalion

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Interviews with returning Soldiers and family members (with prior coordination)
  • Photo/video opportunities of the ceremony
  • B-roll of reunion moments and ceremony proceedings

MEDIA RSVP:
Media planning to attend should RSVP to the Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office.