Two killed, six wounded during indirect fire attack on Bagram Air Field
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Two military service members were killed, while at least six other personnel were wounded in an early morning indirect fire attack on Bagram Air Field, June 21.
The wounded were transported to a U.S. medical facility on Bagram Air Field for immediate medical treatment, where they are receiving expert medical care.
"On behalf of the Combined Joint Task Force-82 team, we offer our condolences and sympathy to the families of our two brave service members," said Army Maj. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commanding general of CJTF-82. "Their sacrifice in the name of security and a better way of life for the Afghan people will not be forgotten."
It is unknown at the time if any Afghan civilians living near the air field were harmed as a result of this attack.
The names of the service members are being withheld pending notification of the next-of-kin.
The incident is under investigation.
| Date Taken: |
06.21.2009 |
| Date Posted: |
06.21.2009 03:07 |
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35412 |
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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
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