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Soldiers form teams for 16-game football season

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Men from the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Division, playing as Team Bear Dragon, lost 36-32 to Delta 1/44 AMD, an air ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:13 am

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Home away from home … in Kuwait

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — It’s where the soldiers are when they’re not on missions, working, at the gym, eating or walking around the base — ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:00 am

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The days are going by so fast!

I can’t believe I’ve been here since Saturday, and that I leave in two days! I’ve been so busy that all the days are running ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, November 10, 2011 2:47 am

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Mail from home key for soldiers

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — For some soldiers, getting mail or packages can be the highlight of the week. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 5:44 pm

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Video: Bunk sweet bunk

This video is part of an ongoing series on deployed Minnesota National Guard soldiers by the Herald’s Kelli Lageson reporting from Kuwait. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 5:42 pm

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Soldier Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Tolman

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — An Austin man is working as the distribution platoon sergeant for the 1135th Combat Support Company, which means helping to organize, ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 3:03 pm

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Midway through Day four already

I’ve just finished up most of my morning work and we just went to the chow hall for lunch. My mornings are usually spent finding ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:29 am

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Soldier Spotlight: Pfc. Michael LaCore

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — A relatively new recruit to the Army has been working as a machine gunner with Albert Lea’s Delta Company while in ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 12:23 pm

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Day-to-day service in Kuwait

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — With a military base that can hold thousands of soldiers and has a constantly fluctuating population, it’s imperative to have the ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 12:14 pm

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Day three in Kuwait!

Hello readers! Today I’ve worked on my two profile stories, this time I got a soldier who’s from Lake Mills and one who’s from Austin. ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 7:45 am

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Soldier spotlight: Spc. Noah Snater

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — A medic from Austin is learning more and more each day while stationed in Kuwait as part of Albert Lea’s Delta ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, November 7, 2011 12:56 pm

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From Kuwait to Iraq and back

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Soldiers from the companies of Delta and Bravo were preparing Sunday afternoon for a quick mission into Iraq. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, November 7, 2011 12:55 pm

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Day two is coming to a close

  I would have written earlier today but today was busier in the early part and I have some down time now. This will be ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, November 7, 2011 11:58 am

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Guard, cheerleaders shoot Vikes promo

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Some Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders stopped by Sunday evening to entertain a crowd of soldiers as part of a USO tour. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, November 7, 2011 11:34 am

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Kuwait gallery: Vikes cheerleaders visit

Herald reporter Kelli Lageson will bring you in-depth coverage from the ground in Kuwait Nov. 7-15. Look for a new photo gallery, in-depth stories, profiles ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, November 7, 2011 11:31 am

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