The Army conducted a redeployment ceremony for the 3,500 soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at the Sullivan Arena. The brigade, based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, worked to improve security, detain insurgents, train Afghan forces and conduct outreach in Paktya, Khowst and eastern Paktika. The provinces are located along Afghanistan's southeastern border with Pakistan. Eight paratroopers were killed during the deployment. MARC LESTER — Anchorage Daily News Buy Photo