JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Valley News Live) – According to Valley News Live, the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) 817th Engineer Company is back home following a one-year deployment supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations at the southern border.

Hoeven stressed the important work of the Guard members in keeping the nation secure, thanking them and their families for the sacrifices they make in defense of the country, at home and abroad.

The senator also recognized the members of the 817th for the distinction they earned during the recent deployment, with the soldiers having received: 62 Army Commendation Medals, 53 Army Achievement Medals, 9 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medals and 2 Meritorious Service Medals.

“The 817th Engineer Company’s record of excellence during their recent deployment to the southern border drives this point home,” said Hoeven. “We are deeply grateful to our Guard members for all of the ways they protect our country and for representing our state with honor and distinction. We continue working to ensure they have the training, equipment and support they need to succeed in the wide range of missions we ask of them. At the same time, getting our border under control remains a top priority for the new Congress and administration. That means supporting our border professionals and giving CBP the technology, infrastructure and personnel needed to secure the border.”

In total, four North Dakota National Guard units have been deployed to the southern border since 2018, including the 957th Engineer Company, the 1-112th Aviation Regiment, the 817th Engineer Company and the 142nd Engineer Battalion.