This undated photo provided by the Minnesota National Guard shows Maj. Tad T. Hervas, 48, of Coon Rapids, Minn. Hervas died Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009 from injuries received in a noncombat-related incident in Basra, Iraq. U.S. military authorities are investigating the death. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

This undated photo provided by the Minnesota National Guard shows Maj. Tad T. Hervas, 48, of Coon Rapids, Minn. Hervas died Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009 from injuries received in a noncombat-related incident in Basra, Iraq. U.S. military authorities are investigating the death.

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  1. Minnesota guard Justin Cobbs (3) loses control of the ball as he is fouled by Morgan State forward DeWayne Jackson, left, and pressured by guard Danny Smith, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
  2. ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Derrick Roland #3 of Texas A&M shoots the jump shot against Blake Hoffarber #24 of Minnesota in the first half during the 76 Classic at Anaheim Convention Center on November 29, 2009 in Anaheim, California.
  3. ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Robin Smeulders #12 of the Portland Pilots shoots against Ralph Sampson III #50 and Dominique Dawson #4 of the Minnesota Gophers at the 76 Classic at Anaheim Convention Center on November 27, 2009 in Anaheim, California.
  4. KHOST, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 22: Members of the medical team from the 452nd Combat Support Hospital work on a wounded American soldier in the trauma unit at Sunday Olawande Memorial Hospital on forward operating base Salerno November 22, 2009 in Khost, Afghanistan. The soldier was one of two brought in by helicopter with shrapnel injuries from indirect fire. The 452nd is made up mostly of reservists from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
  5. IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 21: Iowa Hawkeyes players and fans celebrate with the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after their victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa defeated Minnesota 12-0.

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  2. DENVER - DECEMBER 08: Josh Turner (C), 21, listens to National Guard recruiter Sgt. Randy Martinez (L) while at a career fair December 8, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Turner said he came to the fair seeking employment in law enforcement, possibly as a military policeman. Some 500 applicants turned out for the job fair, despite the bitter temperatures and snow. In an effort to boost jobs nationally, President Barack Obama today proposed small business tax cuts, new infrastructure spending and energy efficiency.
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  6. Specialist Edmond Carpio from Ft. Hamilton Army National Guard is helping load holiday gifts for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan at the DHL facility at JFK Airport. For the sixth straight year, DHL Express has teamed up with the New York community to donate and deliver hundreds of freshly cut Christmas trees, menorahs, decorations and messages of support to U.S. troops in the Middle East through DHL's annual Trees for Troops charitable program.
  7. Vermont National Guard Sgt. Wesley Black, of Springfield, Vt., holds his wife of 3 months, Melinda, before a deployment ceremony in Burlington, Vt., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. More than 300 members of the Vermont National Guard headed off for training in Indiana before their deployment to Afghanistan. More than 1500 troops from Vermont will eventually be deployed.
  8. Soldiers of the Vermont National Guard march under a display of flags following a deployment ceremony in Burlington, Vt., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. More than 300 members of the Vermont National Guard headed off for training in Indiana before their deployment to Afghanistan.
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  11. Vermont National Guard Sgt. Chris Walczak, of Montpelier, Vt., holds his daughter, Zsofia, before a deployment ceremony in Burlington, Vt., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. More than 300 members of the Vermont National Guard headed off for training in Indiana before their deployment to Afghanistan. More than 1500 troops from Vermont will eventually be deployed.
  12. Vermont National Guard Sgt. Wesley Black, of Springfield, Vt., holds his wife of 3 months, Melinda, before a deployment ceremony in Burlington, Vt., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. More than 300 members of the Vermont National Guard headed off for training in Indiana before their deployment to Afghanistan. More than 1500 troops from Vermont will eventually be deployed.
  13. National Guard Sgt. Nike Whitmore, Sgt. Joe Emery, Sgt. Frank Farinella, and Sgt. Dave Gagne, relax with other guardsmen at the National Guard armory in Brewer, Maine, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. The guard unit is set to leave for Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 7.
  14. Christopher Chiasson, foreground, a member of Bravo Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 172nd Infantry Regiment, relaxes with other guardsmen at the National Guard armory in Brewer, Maine, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Chiasson and companions are set to leave for Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 7.
  15. A member of the Venezuelan National Guard stands outside the Banco Canarias headquarters in Caracas December 4, 2009. President Hugo Chavez sought to reassure jittery depositors and investors on Thursday over the health of Venezuela's banks, but markets remained nervous with bonds falling and the bolivar weakening in parallel trading.
  16. Members of the Venezuelan National Guard stand outside the Banco Canarias headquarters in Caracas December 4, 2009. President Hugo Chavez sought to reassure jittery depositors and investors on Thursday over the health of Venezuela's banks, but markets remained nervous with bonds falling and the bolivar weakening in parallel trading.

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