Updated: 11/24/2008 4:02 PM KSTP.com | Print Story

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Dozens of Minn. troops leave for Afghanistan

MN National Guard logoTwo dozen Minnesota Air National Guard members depart for Afghanistan Monday morning.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Leah McLean and Chief Photographer Joe Caffrey will be traveling with them.

The 133rd Airlift Wing is a part of a plan by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to shift more U.S. forces to Afghanistan.

 Lt. Col. explains what troops can expect

 Leah and Joe prepare to travel with troops 


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