Soldiers from the Utah Army National Guard landed at Salt Lake City International Airport on Friday night after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.
About 15 soldiers from the Airborne component of the 19th Special Forces Group were expected Friday. The soldiers advised and supported Afghan troops and other coalition forces.
The soldiers spent a week at Fort Bragg, N.C., before returning to Utah.
Last week, about 11 other soldiers from the 19th Special Forces Group returned to Utah.
Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Families wait for their soldiers to arrive at the Salt Lake International Airport Friday February 12, 2016. Soldiers assigned to the Utah Army National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group returned to Utah on Friday after a six-month deployment in Afghanistan.
Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Sergeant first class Mack Christensen hugs his daughters Heidi, 5, and Tamsine, 7, at the Salt Lake International Airport Friday February 12, 2016. Soldiers assigned to the Utah Army National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group returned to Utah on Friday after a six-month deployment in Afghanistan.
Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mindy Black hugs her son Jacob Black as Mack Christensen hugs his daughters Heidi, 5, and Tamsine, 7, at the Salt Lake International Airport Friday February 12, 2016. Soldiers assigned to the Utah Army National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group returned to Utah on Friday after a six-month deployment in Afghanistan.
