Iowa Guardsmen Deployed Far and Wide | Des Moines News

Eighty Iowa National Guard members kicked off a year-long mission in Europe, bound for Poland to bolster security in the Baltic region under Operation Atlantic Resolve — a powerful show of American commitment to freedom. Governor Kim Reynolds honored their sacrifice, spotlighting the unsung heroes: their families, who bear the emotional weight of deployment. Major General Stephen Osborn echoed that gratitude, calling family resilience the bedrock of mission success. Meanwhile, 120 other Iowa guardsmen departed Friday for a six-month stint in Washington, D.C., securing events marking America’s 250th birthday — proving the National Guard’s vital, dual role at home and abroad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4eea18e5af0d502a