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  • Explosion Kills Afghan Interpreter, Wounds Two GIs

    09/16/2005 5:53:57 PM PDT · by SandRat · 202+ views
    American Forces Press Service ^ | Sep 16, 2005 | unattributed
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2005 – An Afghan interpreter was killed and two U.S. servicemembers were wounded Sept. 15 when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, military officials announced today. Both servicemembers were taken to Kandahar Airfield and were reported to be in stable condition. The unit was conducting combat patrols in the area to disrupt the enemy operations aimed at affecting the upcoming elections, officials said. "We send our deepest condolences out to the family and friends or our fallen Afghan friend," said Army Lt. Col. Jerry O'Hara, Combined Joint Task Force 76 spokesman. "He died...