As Veterans Day approaches, the Iowa National Guard is honoring 22 Soldiers who lost their lives while serving their state and country since September 11, 2001, with the dedication of a permanent Hall of Honor.
Located inside Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston, the exhibit was formally dedicated October 22 during a private ceremony attended by Gold Star families, Iowa National Guard leadership and community representatives.
The Hall of Honor features photographs, names and individual plaques recognizing 22 Iowa National Guard Soldiers who died while supporting military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria during the Global War on Terror. Each plaque also includes access to a video tribute sharing the Soldier’s life, military service and personal legacy.
The Soldiers represented in the exhibit came from communities throughout Iowa and ranged in age from 20 to 48. Their service and sacrifice spanned more than two decades, from 2003 through December 2025…