Thread: MN Guard sends soldiers for border patrol

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MN Guard sends soldiers for border patrol
Updated: 01/05/2007 06:55:31 PM - [ VIDEO ]

ST. PAUL (AP) - The Minnesota National Guard said Friday it will deploy about 200 soldiers to help prevent illegal immigrants from crossing the border with Mexico.

Soldiers from units in Albert Lea and Rochester will be sent to New Mexico for a three-week rotation, as part of Operation Jump Start.

About 80 of the soldiers are from D Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry, based in Albert Lea. They are scheduled to leave on Sunday.

Another 120 soldiers are leaving Jan. 20 from the Rochester-based B Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry.

After arriving in New Mexico, the Guard members will receive five days of training.

The Minnesota Air National Guard already has 26 airmen on duty supporting Operation Jump Start.

Hopefully they'll be given necessary equipment to protect themselves. God bless each and every one of them.

I'd hate to hear these American Patroits were forced to "retreat" too.

Originally Posted by jean

After arriving in New Mexico, the Guard members will receive five days of training.

On what? How to run away so as to not interfere with our "guests" narcotics and smuggling business??