523rd Engineers redeploy from Republic of Korea

One hundred eight Solders from the 523rd Engineer Support Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, redeployed from the Republic of

Korea on February 9, 2017 after a nine-month mission supporting Eighth Army.

Welcomed by family members and 8th TSC teammates, the return marks the culmination of a deployment dedicated to supporting various missions across the Korean Peninsula.

While stationed at Camp Humphreys the highlights of the 523rd EN Support Company deployment include their participation in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian as well as several range and road construction missions to improve readiness of multiple training areas. The mission demonstrated the integral role of engineer support to forces in the Republic of Korea, ensuring that they are ready to fight tonight.

"The Soldiers of the 523rd Engineer Support Company did a great job providing a critical capability in support of U.S. Forces in Korea," said Lt. Col Michael A. Busby, commander of the 84th Engineer Battalion. "Their effort contributed to the security commitment our nation has within the region, an accomplishment every Soldier can be proud of."

There will be a formal homecoming ceremony on February 14 at 8:30 AM on Hamilton Field, Schofield Barracks.