576th EUD returns from federal duty in Southwest Asia

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, returned to Virginia Feb. 10, 2023, after serving on federal active duty in Southwest Asia since May 2022. After conducting demobilization activities at Fort Bliss, Texas, the Soldiers flew into Norfolk, then reunited with loved ones at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach.

“The Soldiers of the 576th EUD proved during this deployment that they were truly masters of their craft,” said Sgt. 1st Class Shaun Howard, the 576th detachment sergeant. “Our Soldiers were able to operate in multiple countries in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. They showed that they were able to adapt to austere environments, with limited equipment and material, to accomplish the mission.

” During the deployment, about 55 Soldiers assigned to the 576th supported U.S. Central Command’s Operation Spartan Shield where they completed vital infrastructure projects and made significant improvements to U.S. and partner nation’s physical security.

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Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 576th Engineer Utilities Detachment return to Virginia Feb. 10, 2023, after serving on federal active duty in Southwest Asia since May 2022.