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Families separated by holidays as Iowa National Guard deploys
More than 3,000 Iowa National Guard soldiers are in Afghanistan, keeping them apart from family during the holidays. The Geary piece follows multiple families, especially the Seydels and Reillys, detailing worry, pride, and the strain of long-distance bonds while loved ones serve. Colton Seydel and two Reilly brothers are highlighted amid their parents’ support and sacrifices.
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Mark Geary
Gazette
Iowa National Guard
Afghanistan
Colton Seydel
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Seydel
Linda Seydel
Colton
Anna
Linda
Doug Richou
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Anna Seydel
Lee Seydel
Reilly
Carol Reilly
Coleman Reilly
Coleman
John Reilly
Jake Reilly
Kevin Reilly
Reillys
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Geary
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