FARGO — Members of the North Dakota Army National Guard will hold a mobilization sendoff Sunday at the Fargo Readiness Center for about 30 soldiers from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment, 68th Troop Command.
Mission and timing
The unit is scheduled to mobilize in August for duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Once there, company personnel will provide garrison and training-area medical evacuation coverage, a role that includes emergency point-of-injury care and rapid casualty evacuation.
Local role, recent activity
Delta Company’s upcoming deployment will be its first major mission since 2018, when members supported operations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr, Germany. Closer to home, the aviation unit has recently assisted in state and federal operations:
- October 2024: supported wildfire firefighting efforts in North Dakota
- September 2024: provided support for U.S. Secret Service operations
What the community should know
The sendoff ceremony is a traditional moment for families, employers and neighbors to show support. For local leaders and residents, the deployment highlights the ongoing role National Guard units play both abroad and within the state for emergencies such as wildfires.
| Unit | Command | Planned destination | Approx. personnel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Company, 1-112th Aviation Regiment | 68th Troop Command | Fort Bragg, N.C. | ~30 |
Service members deploying with Delta Company will perform medical evacuation duties that are essential to training-area safety, ensuring rapid care and transport for injured personnel. These capabilities are a core function of aviation elements in the National Guard when integrated with larger training centers or garrison operations.
Community members planning to attend the sendoff should expect a formal military ceremony at the readiness center. Families seeking information about ceremony times or support resources for deploying service members can contact the North Dakota National Guard public affairs office or the Fargo Readiness Center directly.
This deployment underscores the dual state and federal mission of the Guard — responding to domestic incidents while also preparing to operate alongside active-duty units and allies during extended missions outside North Dakota.
— Astrid Halvorsen
