
DRAPER, Utah —The Utah Army National Guard’s 204th Maneuver
Enhancement Brigade is scheduled to return the remaining deployed members of their
unit from Africa on Saturday. The first group of soldiers returned to the Roland Wright
Air Base on Christmas Eve and the remaining Soldiers are scheduled to return to Utah on
Jan. 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
“I am proud to have served alongside the soldiers of the 204th Maneuver Enhancement
Brigade who continued the Utah National Guard’s legacy of outstanding military service
during our deployment in Djibouti as the CJTF-HOA staff,” said Col. Woodrow Miner,
commander of the 204th MEB. “We are looking forward to reuniting with our families
and friends who have supported us along the way.”
The soldiers of the 204th MEB have completed a successful nine-month deployment to
Djibouti and East Africa as the staff of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
where they supported the U.S. and allied forces and Department of State
Embassies. Soldiers of the 204th MEB, as the CJTF-HOA staff, planned and executed
more than 200 senior leader engagements and more than 20 exercises and
operations. These activities improved relationships with our allies and partners across
East Africa and supported regional stability, humanitarian assistance, and security
cooperation.
Utah National Guard Office of Public Affairs – State Headquarters, 12953 S. Minuteman Drive, Draper, Utah 84020
Media Notes: Media desiring to attend the ceremony should plan to arrive no later than 11:30
a.m. To RSVP and gain access to Roland Wright Air National Guard Base, located at 765 S
2200 W Salt Lake City, Utah, those desiring to attend should contact Master Sgt. Nicholas
Perez at 801-793-4425 or email [email protected] or Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber at
801-716-9063 (text) or email at [email protected]
For additional information please contact Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber at [email protected] or text
(801) 716-9063.