NY National Guard Soldiers Return Home After 9-Month Deployment to Africa

NY National Guard soldiers return home after 9-month deployment to Africa

The Buffalo-based 152nd Engineer Support Company provided critical engineering and construction support in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya.

Heartfelt Veteran's Day homecoming for more than 100 soldiers

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Despite the cold weather, more than 100 soldiers received a warm welcome back home on Tuesday.  The brave service members were greeted with plenty of hugs and kisses after landing at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. "We're just feeling grateful," said Tracy Acquan who was waiting to welcome her brother-in-law back [...]

Western New York Soldiers return from Africa on Veterans Day

Soldiers from Western New York are back home after nine months of deployment in the Horn of Africa.

Guard Soldiers Return Home from Horn of Africa Deployment

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 – More than 140 New York Army National Guardsmen returned home to Western New York in time to celebrate Veterans Day with their families. The Soldiers from the Buffalo-based 152nd Engineer Support Company just completed a nine-month deployment to Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya, where they provided critical engineering and construction support to ongoing counterterrorism operations. “Today, on Veterans Day, we welcome home our Sol…

Buffalo-based National Guard Soldiers return home from Horn of Africa deployment on Veterans Day

More than 140 New York Army National Guardsmen returned home to Western New York in time to celebrate Veterans Day with their families. The Soldiers from the Buffalo-based 152nd Engineer Support Company just completed a nine-month deployment to Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya, where they provided critical engineering and construction support to ongoing counterterrorism operations.