Nearly 800 Soldiers Return Home After Sudden Deployment To Middle East

US troops were deployed to the Middle East to enhance regional security amid tensions with Iran. Following an attack on the US embassy in Baghdad, the 82nd Airborne Division was among the first to be sent. As the situation stabilized, some soldiers returned to Fort Bragg, NC. Approximately 3000 soldiers were initially deployed, but the timeline for the return of the remaining troops is uncertain.

Where did the first elements of the First Brigade Combat team return to?

What is the current situation that allowed some troops to return home?