Soldier from Stryker brigade killed (5th from Brigade Tour Extended)

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/8311149p-8207366c.html

Another Alaska-based soldier died in Iraq on Wednesday, according to a written statement from the U.S. Army.

The soldier was not identified in the press release except as a member of the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Wainwright.

A roadside bomb struck his Stryker vehicle and killed him during an early-morning patrol about 2 p.m. Alaska time Tuesday, according to a press release from Army spokesman Kirk Gohlke.

He is the fifth soldier with the brigade killed since the unit's deployment was extended in August.

[K8-EEE]

1. Because Freepers cheerlead stupid wars and don't join up

we have these poor soldiers virtually enslaved, serving MORE than their fair share of time in a war zone and then being sent back, getting extended. It SUCKS. Support the troops, VOTE OUT THE CROOKS AND LIARS WHO ARE GETTING THEM KILLED!

[lebkuchen]

2. I've heard that

soldiers from that brigade are hoping to get shot so they can finally go home. Looks like one of the injured made it back, but at what cost?