FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers from 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, deboard a plane April 13, 2019, in Colorado Springs, Colo., after a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo by Sgt. James Geelen)
Story and photos by Sgt. James Geelen
4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers with 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, returned home April 13, 2019, and were welcomed with a ceremony at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center at Fort Carson, Colorado.
The 247th CSC, deployed in July in support of Operation Inherent Resolve for U.S. Central Command. Their mission was to conduct train, advise and assist operations that enabled Iraqi National Defense and Security Forces to increase security and stability in order to prevent terrorist safe havens.
“Our Spartans performed exceptionally, working independently, many in austere environments and spread out over 14 locations in four countries,” said Capt. Julius J. Price, commander, 247th CSC, 68th CSSB, 4th SB. “I am honored to be a part of such a world class organization.”
For many of the Soldiers this was their first deployment.
“It’s a great feeling to be home right now,” said Spc. Churon Stewart, a petroleum supply specialist. “After nine months of sun, fuel and missions, I’m ready to see my Family and get some home cooking.”
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Staff Sgt. Kevin Naylor, motor sergeant, 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, reacts to his wife, Ashley, and 7-month-old daughter, Kenzie, April 13, 2019, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center at Fort Carson, Colo., after a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo by Sgt. James Geelen)
During the reunion, Staff Sgt. Kevin Naylor, motor sergeant, was able to meet his 7-month old daughter, Kenzie.
“I’ve waited a long time for this day to come,” Naylor said. “It’s the greatest feeling in the world. There’s nothing else that can make you feel like this.
The ceremony also welcomed home the 984th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion. The MPs also deployed in July but to Kuwait and Qatar in support of Operation Spartan Shield. While deployed they executed professional law enforcement and personal security detachment missions in support of Area Support Group (ASG) Kuwait and ASG Qatar in order to ensure the safety and readiness of coalition forces.
The troops were welcomed home during the ceremony, surrounded by friends and Family.
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Antonio Zamora, a petroleum supply specialist, 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, greets his Family, 4-year-old Ashley, left; 1-year-old Adrian, center; and his wife Amanda, right, April 13, 2019, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center at Fort Carson, Colo., after a nine-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo by Sgt. James Geelen)