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General Sieben, then 59, acting Adjutant General, the state's top-ranking officer. During Sieben's tenure, he was responsible for the 12,500 men and women of the Minnesota National Guard. While Sieben was acting Adjutant, about one-fourth of the state's total force was activated, or soon to
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Edition). Retired Lt. Gen. James Sieben; was adjutant general in Guard. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN).
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Rob Hotakainen; Staff Writer. (January 29, 1997, Metro Edition). Finalists named for 'U' regent seats; Sieben rejected. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN).
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Suzanne Ziegler; Staff Writer. (October 22, 1998, Metro Edition). Air National Guard makes Sieben one-star general. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN).
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732:"BRIGADIER GENERAL HARRY A. SIEBEN, JR"
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772:. The Star Tribune, August 12, 2003.
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279:Early life and education
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786:. The Republican Eagle.
222:University of Minnesota
409:Secretary of the Army
397:Governor Tim Pawlenty
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931:1981–1985
832:. US Army.
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518:June 1984
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367:Morse code
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