Saturday, September 24
ROAD BOMB HURTS 2 GRUNTS, 3 SCUZBALLS NABBED
September 24, 2005 BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Two U.S. Soldiers were injured when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device northwest of Kandahar City in the Panjwayi District of the Kandahar Province Friday. A firefight followed with no other injuries reported. Eight suspected enemy fired at Coalition forces with small arms fire, then fled the area. Three were detained and taken to Kandahar for questioning. The Soldiers were medevaced to Kandahar Airfield for treatment. They are currently in stable condition. The patrol was conducting security operations to deny enemy movements in the area. The names and units of the Soldiers are being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. Weblog LINK |
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