Representative Dusty Johnson Thanks Returning South Dakota National Guard Unit
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson, alongside Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds, attended a welcome home ceremony for the South Dakota Army National Guard's 665th Support Maintenance Company in Mitchell. The unit, comprising over 120 soldiers, returned after a 308-day deployment in Germany, where they supported U.S., NATO, and partner nations with maintenance operations for weapons, communications, and vehicles. Governor Larry Rhoden and Maj. Gen. Mark Morrell also greeted the soldiers upon their arrival in Sioux Falls. During the ceremony at Mitchell High School, Representative Johnson, a Mitchell resident, expressed profound gratitude to the soldiers and their families, acknowledging the significant sacrifices made during their nearly year-long absence. He emphasized the often-underestimated work of such units in maintaining global security agreements like NATO and highlighted the personal milestones missed by the soldiers, such as birthdays, holidays, and family events. The event was marked by emotiona...
