The war in Iraq came to an official end last week, and the last American combat forces should be out of the country by the end of next week.
The Wisconsin National Guard played a significant role in the effort, sending 12,000citizen soldiers and airmen.92 military men and women from Wisconsin died in Iraq.
With us to help us look back at Wisconsin’s contribution to the military effort in Iraq is Lieutenant Colonel Jackie Guthrie.She’s the spokeswoman for the Wisconsin National Guard.
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