Warrior Families,
We are getting closer to welcoming home our Warrior Soldiers from their deployment! This email serves as WHITE MESSAGE 1. Below are the estimated date windows for the Main Body (flight) Welcome Home Ceremonies. Please keep in mind that these dates are subject to change at a moment’s notice. Your Soldier must inform you of which Main Body they are on! For everyone’s safety, we will not be sharing that information.
Main Body 1 Welcome Home Ceremony: June 1st-4th
Main Body 2 Welcome Home Ceremony: June 9th-12th
Main Body 3 Welcome Home Ceremony: July 9th-12th
Main Body 4 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 1st-4th
Main Body 5 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 4th-7th
Main Body 6 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 5th-8th
Main Body 7 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 6th-9th
Main Body 8 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 13th-16th
Main Body 9 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 14th-17th
Main Body 10 Welcome Home Ceremony: August 16th-19th
Despite our best efforts, ceremonies are subject to change multiple times and at a moment’s notice. It is strongly encouraged that Families continually check their email, the Facebook page, and website for Ceremony time updates.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
White Message 2: Approximately 3 days prior to the Welcome Home Ceremony, the anticipated Ceremony time will be emailed by FRSAs and posted on the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Facebook page.
White Message 3: Approximately 6-12 hours prior to the Ceremony, a final confirmed Ceremony time will be emailed by FRSAs and posted on the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Facebook page.
IMPORTANT: Visitors MUST have a REAL ID to get access to Fort Drum. Refer to the Post Access flyer below or call the Fort Drum Visitor Control Center at: 315-772-8585
Please see the flyers below for additional information about post access, lodging, food on post, and what to expect for the Welcome Home Ceremonies. This information is also available on the brigade Facebook page: 1stBrigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
We can’t wait to welcome our Warriors back to Fort Drum!