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Iowa National Guard deploys 1800 soldiers to Middle East
About 1,800 Iowa soldiers, including 103 from the 138th Infantry B Company, will deploy for a year to support Operation Inherent Resolve. Jason Vogel of Ames reenlisted for the chance to serve overseas before retirement, missing the birth of his first child as he joins the Melrose Readiness Center send off in Iowa City. A Cedar Rapids ceremony will conclude the week with 105 guardsmen leaving.
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Erin Kratz
Bryan Kratz
Iowa National Guard
Iowa City
133Rd Infantry Regiment
Iraq
Syria
Elizabeth Wood
the Gazette
Owa City
Jason Vogel
Vogel
National Guard
Iowa
Middle East
Ames
138Rd Infantry
Melrose
Cedar Rapids