Iraq War Takes Another Local Man

A 26-year-old local man was killed in Iraq last week. The family has already been notified. That is all the information I have at this point and it being a Sunday, more information will not be forthcoming until Monday.

How many more local men must die before we end this insanity?

Here is a news release of the only DOD-recognized casualty whose name has not been released:

Friday, 18 January 2008
Multi-National Corps - Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080119-01
January 19, 2008

MND-B Soldier attacked by IED (Baghdad)

Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD - A Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldier was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations north of Baghdad Jan. 18.

Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces operating in this area continue to conduct targeted raids and clearing operations in order to disrupt terrorist and extremist elements operating in Baghdad and the surrounding area. Destroying these cells reduces overall sectarian violence and helps set the conditions for the improvement of essential services, economic growth and aides in the transition of Iraqi-led security operation.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

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category | Iraq War
author | Lucente

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