Second Stop: Central England - - Assignment: Afghanistan - The United States is focusing more attention on Afghanistan with Taliban attacks up 30 percent in a year, and he Minnesota Air National Guard is right in the middle of the fight. The Air Guard Unit in Minneapolis will soon be off on another mission to Afghanistan. Going along with them will be 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Leah McLean and photo chief Joe Caffrey.

Second Stop: Central England

Leah and Joe arrive at their second stop after a longer-than-expected stay in Canada: Central England.

Click here to view Leah's video blog, touring the C-130.

Assignment: Afghanistan

The United States is focusing more attention on Afghanistan with Taliban attacks up 30 percent in a year, and he Minnesota Air National Guard is right in the middle of the fight.

The Air Guard Unit in Minneapolis will soon be off on another mission to Afghanistan.

Going along with them will be 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Leah McLean and photo chief Joe Caffrey.