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1-140th Assault (2-147th)
Home Coming / Arrival information:

The 1-140th will be arriving in Washington state at approximately 10:00 am on Saturday, 26 July.  The Welcome Home ceremony will commence shortly thereafter at Soldiers Field House.  You will be able to watch the Soldiers as they exit the airplane via live video feed.  The doors to Soldier's Field House will open at 9:00 am.  A map is attached for your convience.

A table will be set up at the Fort Lewis Main Gate for those that will need a visitor's pass.  A valid driver's license and current vehicle registration and insurance will be required to receive a pass.  Additionally, a picture ID is required for anyone in the vehicle that is 16 years of age or older.

Soldier's will be released at the conclusion of the Welcome Home ceremony.
They will need to report to Bldg 91 on Camp Murray at 0800 on Sunday, 27 July for the Homestation DeMobilization.

As of 4:30pm on Friday, 25 July, the aircraft will be landing at McChord Air Force Base at approximately 0936 and 0945 on Saturday, 26 July.
The doors to Soldiers Field House will open at 0900 so you can watch our Soldiers as they exit the aircraft and our greeted by our Governor.

Major Clayton Braun
Rear Detachment Commander

 

Posted below are directions to Soldier's Field House on Fort Lewis.


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