See moments from the Iowa National Guard's homecoming ceremony

Iowa National Guard soldiers welcomed home from overseas deployment

Family and friends were on has as around 250 Iowa National Guard soldiers who have been deployed in the Middle East were welcomed home in ceremonies Wednesday in Sioux City and Des Moines. Fifty-nine of the soldiers from the Second Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division who were in Syria and Iraq landed in Sioux […]

Iowa congressional delegation looks to create permanent tribute for fallen National Guard soldiers

Senator Joni Ernst is leading a resolution to rename two Iowa VA clinics in memory of Staff Sergeants Nate Howard and Edgar Torres-Tovar, who were killed in Syria last year.

Tearful welcome as hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers return home

DES MOINES, Iowa -- It was a tearful day at Des Moines International Airport as families welcomed home hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers. The Iowa National Guard announced approximately 250 Soldiers would be returning on Wednesday following months of service in the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Wednesday's return is part [...]

Iowa National Guard soldiers return home from Middle East deployment

See moments from the Iowa National Guard's homecoming ceremony

See photos as family, friends and community members welcome home Iowa National Guard soldiers on Feb. 11, 2026.

Iowa soldiers killed in Syria to have VA clinics named after them

About 250 members of the Iowa National Guard are back home after deploying to Iraq and Syria with the 34th Infantry Division in support of Operation Inherent Re