Who/What: The Leadership of the New Jersey Army National Guard will honor the Soldiers of Army Medical that served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, their families and those who supported them at a Welcome Home and Freedom Salute Ceremony at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt.

When: Sunday, August 20 at 10 a.m.

Where: The National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, N.J. 08750

These Soldiers – doctors, dentists and nurses – were part of deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.  Performing duties in emergency rooms and hospitals throughout the region, these professionals put their skills to the test saving lives of service members and civilians during their deployments.

Media wishing to attend should be at the front gate by 9:30 a.m. to be escorted into the installation.

More Details: In addition to the troops' family members and friends, the event may include participation by Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth – The Adjutant General of New Jersey, local elected officials, community representatives, senior members of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard, veterans organizations and Family Program and Family Support personnel from around the state.  The Freedom Salute Campaign is the one of the largest Army National Guard recognition endeavors in history, designed to publicly acknowledge Army National Guard Soldiers and those who supported them during the President's call to duty for recent military operations.