Two area soldiers deploy to Kuwait

At left is Specialist Donald Utz; at right is Specialist Jared Weidner.

The Minnesota National Guard announced Monday morning that 159 soldiers from Minnesota will begin an 11-month deployment to Kuwait 11 a.m. Oct. 8 from the Willmar Senior High School, 2701 30th St. NE, and the group includes two soldiers from Milaca: Specialist Donald Utz and Specialist Jared Weidner.

The local men deploy as part of the 682nd Engineer Battalion unit that will support Operation Spartan Shield. A vehicle processional from the Willmar Armory to the school begins at 9 a.m.

  
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