Lt. Col. Keith Ferdon, commander of the 682nd Engineer Battalion, speaks during a deployment ceremony in Willmar, Oct. 8, 2015. More then 150 Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 682nd Engineer Battalion gathered in Willmar for a send-off ceremony prior to deploying to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The 682nd will manage engineer sustainment operations throughout the Middle East. ( Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Blair Heusdens)

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