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One of the many who have been serving the country since last June in Jordan and Saudi Arabia was District Two Alderman Jonathan Logemann.
The majority of National Guard members were sent to the Middle East to help protect U.S. Forces and assets.
After nearly a year of being away, soldiers said it is surreal to be back home.
“Nervousness, excitement, everything. It’s really hard to describe,” said Illinois National Guard Specialist George Smith. “All good feelings, of course.”
“I’ve been waiting since like January or February. If you said the word ‘George,’ I would start crying,” a specialist’s family member said. “This is the greatest thing in the world. And we’re so proud of him. So proud of what he’s done.”
About 275 soldiers are still stationed in the Middle East.
While the group was deployed, 12 soldiers graduated from the Air Assault course, five from the pathfinder course and seven from a basic leadership course.
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