188th celebration

The 188th Air Defense Artillery spent a year in Afghanistan. And tomorrow the soldiers are getti...  More »

The 188th Air Defense Artillery spent a year in Afghanistan. And tomorrow the soldiers are getting a special celebration to honor their work. A freedom salute will begin at 1:00 at the Bismarck Civic Center. Members of the 188th will receive lots of honors and awards, as will their families, and the four fallen soldiers. At 7:45 there will be a homecoming tribute where the public is encouraged to show their appreciation of the soldiers. ( Ray Morrell/ Benefit Spokesman) at 7:45 the ride through will begin with the North Dakota chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders and as soon as that last bike leaves the civic center exhibition hall the Richard Torrance band and the night life band will begin play The Freedom Salute is one of the largest Army National Guard recognition's in history. Governor Hoeven and Major General Spryncynatyk are expected to address the soldiers.  « Less