FARMINGTON, N.M. — Soldiers of the New Mexico Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 226th Military Police Battalion, were honored during a Yellow Ribbon Deployment Ceremony at the Farmington Civic Center on Nov. 2, 2026, as they prepare to deploy to Eastern Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
The Soldiers will conduct military police and security operations as part of the U.S. military’s continued commitment to regional security and cooperation with NATO allies and partners in Europe.
The ceremony brought together Soldiers, families, military leaders, local officials and community members to recognize the deploying unit’s service and sacrifice while reaffirming the New Mexico National Guard’s commitment to supporting military families throughout the deployment.
Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar, the adjutant general of New Mexico and acting secretary of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, joined Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett and Lt. Col. Sergio Esparza, commander of the deploying battalion, in recognizing the Soldiers and their families.…