Gordon visits Wyoming National Guard troops overseas

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon recently visited with more than 400 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard deployed across the Middle East. These Wyoming soldiers are deployed with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade and the 2-300th Field Artillery Regiment.

During his visit, Gordon shared meals with soldiers, received briefings on operations and recognized soldiers for outstanding achievements. The governor and his military leadership team also met with King Abdullah II of Jordan, discussing opportunities for Wyoming industries in Jordan.

“It has been an honor to spend a few days visiting the men and women of our Wyoming National Guard,” Gordon said in a news release. “I saw them off last year, knowing they would be deployed for months, with an understanding that the mission was critical to our homeland’s defense. I knew our Cowboy Guard would represent Wyoming with Cowboy Pride, and I’m pleased to report that the Wyoming Guard has earned high praise across the military for their performance during their deployment.”

In addition to visiting the troops, Gordon met with the U.S. Embassies of Kuwait and Jordan; ministers of energy and oil; as well as industry officials, to discuss similarities in oil, gas and minerals development, including rare earth elements. The preliminary, high-level discussions touched on opportunities for Wyoming industries to assist in the development of energy and minerals.

Following his visit with the soldiers, Gordon continued on to lead his previously announced trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.

This story was published on April 23, 2025.