Iraq - Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operation Iraqi Freedom refers to U. S. military operations in support of the war on terrorism in Iraq, which grew out of the attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001.

The 102d Military History Detachment was deployed to Iraq in support of the 3rd Infantry Division in February, 2003, returning later that year.

Btry E (Target Acquisition), 161st FA was deployed to Iraq in Sept, 2005, attached to a Texas Field Artillery unit. They returned in Dec, 2005.

Over 100 members of the 190th ARW provided air refueling support in support of ground combat in Iraq in March and April, 2003.

The 1st Bn, 127th FA deployed to Iraq in July, 2005 to assume a force protection mission, returning in Oct, 2006.

Btry B, 161st FA departed for Iraq in Oct, 2005, to be a part of the 34th Inf Div. Extended for 125 days, they did not return home until the spring of 2007.

The 1st Bn, 161st FA was deployed to Iraq in Aug, 2007 to provide security and escort duty, including security on a prisoner of war compound, returning in 2008.

The 2d Bn, 137th Inf deployed to Camp Slayer, Iraq in Aug, 2005 to provide security and operate the Joint Visitor.s Bureau. They returned in Nov, 2006.

The 226th Engr Co was mobilized in Jan, 2003, sent to Kuwait, and ultimately became part of the coalition force push toward Baghdad. They returned home in July, 2003.

The 731st Trans Co was sent to Iraq in Mar, 2003, returning 15 months later. In 2006 they again received the call, departing for Iraq in Nov, 2006, returning a year later.

The 137th Trans Co (PLS) was mobilized in Feb, 2003, with part of the unit sent to Iraq and the remainder to Ft. Bragg, NC. They were released in Jan, 2004.

Det 37, Operation Support Aircraft (OSA), was sent to Iraq & Kuwait in 2003, returning on Aug. 20 of that year.

The 2d Bn, 130th FA was mobilized in Nov, 2003, sent to Camp Virginia, Iraq in Feb, 2004, and released from duty in Feb, 2005. While in Iraq, they suffered the first two combat casualties of the Kansas Guard since the Vietnam War.

The 35th MP Co deployed to Iraq in the fall of 2007 to provide perimeter security for a prisoner of war compound. They returned in 2008.

HHD, 169th Corps Support Bn, the 74th QM Co, the 137th Trans Co, and the 778th Trans Co deployed to Iraq in Oct, 2004. They provided transportation and logistical support in the Iraqi Theater. HHD, 169th CSB returned in Dec, 2005; the 74th QM Co in Oct, 2005; and the 137th Trans Co and the 778th Trans Co in Nov, 2005.

Four physicians from the KSARNG Medical Command deployed to Iraq for 90 days in the spring of 2004, returning home in April, 2005.

Fifty soldiers of the KSARNG deployed to Iraq with the 42d Inf Div in Aug, 2004, returning a year later.

Over 500 members of the 891st Engr Bn deployed to Iraq in late 2004 to provide force protection and engineer operations missions, operating from Camp Sapper II at Tallil, Iraq. In Dec, 2005 the unit turned the mission over to the 110th Engr Bn of the Missouri National Guard and returned home.

The 1st Bn, 108th Avn deployed to LSA (Logistics Support Area) Anaconda, Iraq in April, 2006, returning in the fall of 2007. They had provided both passenger and cargo haul, as well as ongoing security missions.

HHB, 130th FA Bde was deployed to Iraq in April, 2006, to provide force protection in the Iraqi Theater. They returned in June, 2007.

The 635th RSG (Regional Support Group) deployed to Kuwait in April, 2007, returning in June, 2008. They provided command and control of various logistical operations in the Iraqi Theater.

The 734th Security Force (SECFOR) Co. departed for Iraq in June 2006, to provide force protection for units in the Iraqi Theater. They returned to Kansas in Aug, 2007. This was a composite unit carrying the flag of the 714th Maint Co.

Thirteen members of the 184th Security Squadron deployed to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq in 2006, returning in Feb, 2007.

The 287th Sustainment Brigade was deployed to Iraq in July, 20078 to provide logistical support to U. S. and coalition forces. They returned in Aug, 2009.

A contingent of Kansas medical personnel, led by COL Daryl Callahan, deployed to Iraq in 2010 to provide medical support in the Iraqi Theater.





		Iraq - Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom refers to U. S. military operations in support of the war on terrorism in Iraq, which grew out of the attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001. The 102d Military History Detachment was deployed to Iraq in support of the 3rd Infantry Division in February, 2003, returning later that year. Btry E (Target Acquisition), 161st FA was deployed to Iraq in Sept, 2005, attached to a Texas Field Artillery unit. They returned in Dec, 2005. Over 100 members of the 190th ARW provided air refueling support in support of ground combat in Iraq in March and April, 2003. The 1st Bn, 127th FA deployed to Iraq in July, 2005 to assume a force protection mission, returning in Oct, 2006. Btry B, 161st FA departed for Iraq in Oct, 2005, to be a part of the 34th Inf Div. Extended for 125 days, they did not return home until the spring of 2007. The 1st Bn, 161st FA was deployed to Iraq in Aug, 2007 to provide security and escort duty, including security on a prisoner of war compound, returning in 2008. The 2d Bn, 137th Inf deployed to Camp Slayer, Iraq in Aug, 2005 to provide security and operate the Joint Visitor.s Bureau. They returned in Nov, 2006. The 226th Engr Co was mobilized in Jan, 2003, sent to Kuwait, and ultimately became part of the coalition force push toward Baghdad. They returned home in July, 2003. The 731st Trans Co was sent to Iraq in Mar, 2003, returning 15 months later. In 2006 they again received the call, departing for Iraq in Nov, 2006, returning a year later. The 137th Trans Co (PLS) was mobilized in Feb, 2003, with part of the unit sent to Iraq and the remainder to Ft. Bragg, NC. They were released in Jan, 2004. Det 37, Operation Support Aircraft (OSA), was sent to Iraq & Kuwait in 2003, returning on Aug. 20 of that year. The 2d Bn, 130th FA was mobilized in Nov, 2003, sent to Camp Virginia, Iraq in Feb, 2004, and released from duty in Feb, 2005. While in Iraq, they suffered the first two combat casualties of the Kansas Guard since the Vietnam War. The 35th MP Co deployed to Iraq in the fall of 2007 to provide perimeter security for a prisoner of war compound. They returned in 2008. HHD, 169th Corps Support Bn, the 74th QM Co, the 137th Trans Co, and the 778th Trans Co deployed to Iraq in Oct, 2004. They provided transportation and logistical support in the Iraqi Theater. HHD, 169th CSB returned in Dec, 2005; the 74th QM Co in Oct, 2005; and the 137th Trans Co and the 778th Trans Co in Nov, 2005. Four physicians from the KSARNG Medical Command deployed to Iraq for 90 days in the spring of 2004, returning home in April, 2005. Fifty soldiers of the KSARNG deployed to Iraq with the 42d Inf Div in Aug, 2004, returning a year later. Over 500 members of the 891st Engr Bn deployed to Iraq in late 2004 to provide force protection and engineer operations missions, operating from Camp Sapper II at Tallil, Iraq. In Dec, 2005 the unit turned the mission over to the 110th Engr Bn of the Missouri National Guard and returned home. The 1st Bn, 108th Avn deployed to LSA (Logistics Support Area) Anaconda, Iraq in April, 2006, returning in the fall of 2007. They had provided both passenger and cargo haul, as well as ongoing security missions. HHB, 130th FA Bde was deployed to Iraq in April, 2006, to provide force protection in the Iraqi Theater. They returned in June, 2007. The 635th RSG (Regional Support Group) deployed to Kuwait in April, 2007, returning in June, 2008. They provided command and control of various logistical operations in the Iraqi Theater. The 734th Security Force (SECFOR) Co. departed for Iraq in June 2006, to provide force protection for units in the Iraqi Theater. They returned to Kansas in Aug, 2007. This was a composite unit carrying the flag of the 714th Maint Co. Thirteen members of the 184th Security Squadron deployed to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq in 2006, returning in Feb, 2007. The 287th Sustainment Brigade was deployed to Iraq in July, 20078 to provide logistical support to U. S. and coalition forces. They returned in Aug, 2009. A contingent of Kansas medical personnel, led by COL Daryl Callahan, deployed to Iraq in 2010 to provide medical support in the Iraqi Theater.