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Bodies of Iowa National Guard Fallen Soldiers Return Home From Syria

The bodies of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria, Staff Sgts. Nate Howard and Edgar Torres-Tovar, returned to Iowa on Wednesday.
An honorable transfer ceremony was held at the Des Moines International Airport, attended by Gov. Kim Reynolds and other officials.
The soldiers were posthumously promoted to staff sergeant in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

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Bodies of National Guard soldiers killed in Syria return home

The bodies of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in an ambush in Syria arrived at the Iowa National Guard base in Des Moines, with funeral services for both scheduled for this weekend.

15 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Bodies of slain Iowa National Guard soldiers return to Iowa

The two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers killed in Syria have returned to Iowa.

1 day ago·Omaha, United States

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National Guard members killed in Syria return home to families on Christmas Eve

Mirroring the solemn transfer ritual at Dover, white-gloved Iowa National Guard members carried the caskets

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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Bodies of Iowa National Guard fallen soldiers return home from Syria

Iowa’s fallen heroes returned home on Christmas Eve.

1 day ago·Des Moines, United States

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2 National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve

DES MOINES, Iowa — The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in the Syrian desert were welcomed back to Des Moines on Wednesday, marking a solemn Christmas Eve for their grieving families.

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