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Illinois Veterans Reflect On Afghan War And Drawdown
Illinois troops have died in Afghanistan with 71 total losses including 19 National Guard members. The 33rd Infantry Brigade based in Champaign trained Afghan forces in 2008 9 and prepared for a possible 2013 deployment while advocates urge a phased withdrawal to hand over security to Afghans.
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