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Iowa National Guard Deploys Soldiers to Kosovo

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Over 30 members of the Iowa National Guard are set to be deployed to the European nation of Kosovo this week.

According to KCCI, the Iowa National Guard is sending 33 soldiers to Kosovo as part of a NATO peacekeeping mission.

The guardsmen will be deployed on December 29th for a nine-month tour.

Newsweek reported the 33 guardsmen will “conduct live aerial medevac operations, refueling and maintenance support for the United States, Kosovo Security Forces.”

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— KCCI News (@KCCINews) December 28, 2023

Per KCCI:

More than 30 Iowa National Guard soldiers are preparing for deployment this week.

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