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Minnesota Guard Members in D.C. for America250 Celebrations

By Alex Carmenaty Jul 2, 2026 | 9:04 AM

(Learfield) – More than 100 members of the Minnesota National Guard are in Washington, D.C., on a voluntary deployment to help provide security for the America250 celebration over the July 4th holiday.

Air Force Major Nathan Wallin says 107 Minnesota soldiers are joining more than 5,000 National Guard members from across the country. Most are with the Mankato-based 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment.

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