Minnesota National Guard in wartime

Sixteen members of the Minnesota National Guard have been killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and 2,240 Minnesota National Guard soldiers and airmen will spend Christmas overseas. On Midday, Adj. Gen. Larry Shellito talks about Minnesotans who are serving in wartime.

Guests

• Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito: Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard.

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• Funeral for Minn. soldier killed in Afghanistan
  October 20, 2009
• Pawlenty wants more troops in Afghanistan; knocks Obama on spending
  October 13, 2009
• Minn. soldier in Iraq died from gunshot to the head
  October 13, 2009
• Minnesota legislator enlists in National Guard
  October 8, 2009
• 'Gold Star' plates about to hit Minn. roadways
  September 22, 2009

Resources

• Minnesota National Guard