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Download full resolution image Task Force Iron Soldiers Return Home

Task Force Iron Soldiers Return Home

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- New York Army National Guard Spc. Josh Austin gives his daughter, Jaida, a kiss upon returning home from Afghanistan with the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment September 26, 2012. The battalion deployed to Afghanistan as Task Force Iron, conducting security missions in various bases. The first elements of the battalion returned from demobilization at Camp Shelby, Miss., bringing some 200 Soldiers home to their families. Other Soldiers returned to their families in Newburg, Glenville, Utica, CAmp Smith and New York on Wednesday

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Fox News -- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 Steve Doocy reports live from NYC ahead of St. Patrick's Day Parade (Video) Steve Doocy reports live from New York City, speaking with Lt. Col. Andrew Prior about the National Guard's 'Fighting 69th' Infantry Battalion leading the St. Patrick's... (more)

Stars and Stripes -- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 The Fighting 69th to lead worlds largest St. Patricks Day parade in New York City About 800 soldiers from the New York Army National Guard will lead New York Citys annual St. Patricks Day Parade on Tuesday. Also known as The Fighting 69th, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry... (more)

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