Assignment: Afghanistan

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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.

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Leaving Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport

Leah McLean and Joe Caffrey leave Minnesota for Afghanistan on Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m.

Click here to watch Leah McLean's blog about preparing for the trip.

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First Stop: Newfoundland

Newfoundland

Leah and Joe arrive at their first stop: Newfoundland, Canada.

Click here to hear from Leah about Day One.

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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.

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Third Stop: Romania

Leah and Joe arrive in Romania--the last stop before they reach their destination of Afghanistan.

Click here to read Joe's blog about how they spent Thanksgiving in Romania.

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Destination: Afghanistan

Leah and Joe reach their destination of Afghanistan.

Click here to read Leah's blog about their landing.

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Returning: Greece

Leah and Joe begin their trip back, stopping briefly in Greece.

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Returning: England

Leah and Joe are getting ever-closer to home, after stopping in England.

Click here to read Leah's blog about the trip and what's next.

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Returning: Canada

Leah and Joe are at their final stop in Canada before returning home to Minnesota.

Click here to read Joe's blog about the challenges of staying true to the story, but keeping safe.