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In the next few weeks, nearly 700 Minnesota soldiers are headed to training before going on to the Middle East.

In 2020, additional National Guardsmen will join them. It is one of the largest deployments for the Minnesota National Guard since the September 11 attacks in 2001.

What does deployment do to families? And how do families navigate the reunion afterward?

Three National Guard members join the conversation to share their stories on how their families prepare for deployment.

, Minnesota Army National Guard, who returned from her second deployment in July after being in Kuwait for 10 months.

, Minnesota Air National Guard pilot who will be deploying later this year.

, Minnesota Army National Guard member and former state family program director.

Is your family dealing with deployment? To hear some advice and learn about local resources, use the audio player above to listen.

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Hundreds of Minnesota families are preparing for a loved one’s deployment overseas. Three Minnesota National Guard members join the conversation to share stories of how their families prepare for the experience.

Hundreds of Minnesota families are preparing for a loved one's deployment overseas. Three Minnesota National Guard members join the conversation to share stories of how their families prepare for the experience.

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