The public can join the deployment ceremony virtually on Monday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m.
Credit: Minnesota National Guard
Minnesota National Guard soldiers practice attaching cargo which are lifted by two CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Photo by Jamal Wilson, 2016. Author: Emily Haavik Updated: 1:08 PM CST February 5, 2021
ST. CLOUD, Minn. On Monday, dozens of National Guard soldiers will depart St. Cloud for a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq.
According to the Minnesota National Guard, approximately 60 aviators from the B Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment will deploy to Kuwait and Iraq for a nine-month mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield.