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Army: Dead Soldier Wore Body Armor

Posted on 2008 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

3 Sep

The Army today said all Fort Carson, Colo., Soldiers wear their body armor and helmets on patrol In Iraq, including a 3rd Brigade Combat Team Soldier whose family said he was killed after being told he didn't need a protective vest for a "friendly" patrol.

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