E Company, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, 260th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade was awarded their end of tour awards for their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, in a ceremony Aug. 8. The Soldiers serve...

VICTORY BASE CAMP, Iraq - On Aug. 8, two companies attached to the 260th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, received recognition and awards for their year-long deployment to Iraq.

Two separate award ceremonies were held for D and E Companies originally with the 949th Brigade Support Battalion, Texas National Guard.

"I can't thank you enough for your service," said Lt. Col. Joseph Dixon, the commander of the 260th CSSB.

Both companies provided convoy security for ground logistics movements throughout Iraq, a job that earned them more than 200 awards, including 10 Bronze Stars and two Combat Action Badges.

"It's nice to get recognized like this," said Staff Sgt. Benito Gonzales, an assistant convoy commander with D Co., and a native of San Antonio. "My Soldiers worked hard the past year. They deserve this."

The two companies will return home shortly, an event the Soldiers are eagerly awaiting.

"I can't wait to get back," said Spc. Jose Z. Gomez, a mechanic with E Co. and a native of Lubbock, Texas.