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Redeployment Rumors Addressed by Commander

Feb- 3-2006 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

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Fort Wainwright PAO

Rumors around Fort Wainwright have many talking that Soldiers from the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team will be coming home early.

Maj. Jeffrey Burrell, 172nd Rear Detachment commander said, “This is a one-year deployment and we are planning for Soldiers (to come) back around mid-August time frame.”

Burrell also emphasizes things can change. So he advises families to be prepared for mid-August but to remain flexible.

When the brigade deployed this past summer, they left in stages just under a two-week period. This most likely will be the case when the brigade redeploys — a small group of Soldiers will come home with the advanced party and others with the main body which can span several weeks. As with all deployments, some Soldiers will be a part of the trail party which will be the final Soldiers coming home.

However, there is no set time available yet to publish when the Soldiers will start redeploying.

For more information, contact your Family Readiness Group or unit’s rear detachment.


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