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Old 06-01-2011, 09:06   #1
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DOD Identifies Army Casualties


The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Killed were:

Capt. Joseph W. Schultz, 36, of Port Angeles, Wash.

Staff Sgt. Martin R. Apolinar, 28, of Glendale, Ariz.

Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo, 25, of Riverside, Calif.

For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Forces Command at 910-432-6005.


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Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:09   #2
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:09   #3
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:16   #5
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:38   #6
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Terrible news.

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Old 06-01-2011, 09:39   #7
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:46   #9
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:52   #10
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Old 06-01-2011, 10:00   #11
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Old 06-01-2011, 10:04   #12
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It always makes my heart sad to hear that we have suffered losses. My heart sinks when it is names with which I am familiar. Even more so when it is the husband of a lady I know and like. They will all be in my prayers.
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Old 06-01-2011, 10:05   #13
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heard the terrible news this weekend.

Rest in peace, Warriors!!

Prays for all the grieving families.

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