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Lewes legion auxiliary attends Army National Guard unit homecoming

February 10, 2024
Gathered at the Delaware Army National Guard unit homecoming are (l-r) Clair Smith of Auxiliary Unit 17; Pam Missimer, Auxiliary Unit 17 secretary; Donna DiFrances, Department of Delaware auxiliary president; and Kellie Bergen, Department of Delaware Auxiliary 2nd vice president and Auxiliary Unit 17 president. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Delaware Army National Guard Unit 160 EVCC is honored at a homecoming ceremony.
Unit 17 Auxiliary member Karen Atkins and husband Rocky Atkins present a pocket flag to their son, returning soldier SSG Patrick M. Atkins.

Very early on a bright Sunday morning, Feb. 4, members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 of Lewes made their way to New Castle to attend the homecoming of Delaware Army National Guard Unit 160 EVCC.

One auxiliary member was proud to welcome her son home from a recent deployment overseas.

Unit 17 provided support to this group during its deployment by sending necessities including strong sunscreen, hats, socks and other items they requested. Members were proud to welcome home this large group of men and women from a successful mission. Unit 17 distributed pocket flags to the returning soldiers. These flags are usually carried in the soldier's pocket, so while they are deployed they carry a piece of home with them. Included with the flags are special notes written by students at Love Creek Elementary School.

 

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