Iowa National Guard deployment?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 13:03:29 -0400

The Iowa National Guard is currently in their deployment cycle. But there is no deployment for us. Is this a result of the 'Wars' winding down? Or is active Army getting all the missions?

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 26 at 2014 9:37 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Mon, 26 May 2014 21:37:00 -0400

I was told in my course by an O-6 that the units that are currently overseas or the scheduled ones close to deploying were the last ones for Afghanistan. I would say this is the end for deploying units unless something drastic happens. I may be wrong but honestly, I don't see anyone else deploying now unless you were already trained up and schedule to close the FOBs to the ANA.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 10:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:58:23 -0400

There are still deployments going on. Few states are getting missions. It depends on your state and your TAGs willingness to deploy. I am going to Jordan soon and our sister battalion is picking up a Kosovo deployment. They are out there but they are few and far between.