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May 5, 2024

120 soldiers returning to Henderson from Iraq

Nevada Army Guard's 72nd Military Police Company

The Nevada Army Guard's 72nd Military Police Company stands at attention during their farewell ceremony as they prepare to deploy on their second mission to Iraq Nov. 10, 2007. Launch slideshow »

The Nevada National Guard will welcome home its 72nd Military Police Company from Iraq on Thursday afternoon.

An estimated 120 soldiers will be returning with the unit.

The 72nd MP unit has been working in southeast Iraq at an internment facility with more than 19,000 detainees since deployment.

A ceremony at the Henderson Armory isn't open to the public because of space limitations.

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