Twelve Soldiers from the Minnesota Army National Guard are serving alongside their Croatian partners in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) providing support to the Afghan National Army (ANA) to increase the overall capabilities of the Afghan Security Forces.
Family members wait for the arrival of Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers returning from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Soldiers served in a partnership with the Croatian Armed Forces to coach, teach and mentor an Afghan National Army Battalion.
Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers were greeted by family members, friends, fellow Soldiers, St. Paul Police Officers and members of the Patriot Guard during a return ceremony for Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers at the St. Paul Cedar Street Armory June 3. The Soldiers returned from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan.
Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito presented awards during a return ceremony for Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers at the St. Paul Cedar Street Armory June 3. The Soldiers returned from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan.
Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito presented a Bronze Star to Staff Sgt. Larkin Adey during a return ceremony for Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers at the St. Paul Cedar Street Armory June 3. The Soldiers returned from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan.
Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers were greeted by family members during a return ceremony for Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers at the St. Paul Cedar Street Armory June 3. The Soldiers returned from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Turnipseed reunites with his sons during the return ceremony for Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers at the St. Paul Cedar Street Armory June 3. The Soldiers returned from a nine month deployment to Afghanistan.
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