ALBANY, -- A New York Army National Guard Soldier reunites with family during the homecoming of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry from Afghanistan at Albany International Airport Sep. 23. The battalion deployed to Afghanistan as Task Force Iron, conducting security missions in various bases. The first elements of the battalion returned from demobilization at Camp Shelby, Miss., bringing some 200 Soldiers home to their families. The remainder of the battalion task force is expected home Sep. 26. Army photo by Col. Richard Goldenberg, New York National Guard (RELEASED).

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