60 Vermont Army National Guard soldiers deploy Tuesday

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — More Vermont Army National Guard soldiers are heading overseas.

WCAX-TV reports that 60 soldiers are leaving Tuesday for U.S. Central Command, which covers the Middle East.

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