Combined Forces Command Afghanistan Casualty Release

[UpInArms]

http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/Casualty_Report.asp?CasualtyReport=20040510.txt

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – One U.S. Soldier died and 16 were injured in a single military vehicle accident today at approx. 9:30 a.m. when traveling from Bagram Airfield to Kabul.

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As of 3 p.m. today, two Soldiers were treated and released for minor injuries. Nine Soldiers are currently undergoing evaluation at the Bagram medical facility. Five Soldiers were admitted to the medical facility, and three of those Soldiers are currently undergoing surgery.

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The "forgotten" war is still claiming lives and bodies. :(

[CRK7376]

1. That's a bad piece of

road, but it's paved and there are some really nasty places in that country where the roads don't exist. I know I drove on them and I would much rather walk in that country than ride. Safer to walk than riding there....