06-10-2008, 12:59
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SFAS Candidate found dead
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, June 10, 2008) – A Fort Bragg Soldier was found dead today during a search of the Hoffman Training Area, Hoffman, N.C.
The Soldier was conducting individual land navigation testing as a part of Special Forces Assessment and Selection training at the Hoffman Training Area yesterday. Training cadre began an immediate and intensive search of the area throughout the evening when he failed to return to the assembly point at the conclusion of the exercise.
The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
The cause of death is currently under investigation.
For further information, media should contact the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Public Affairs Office at 910-396-9394.
http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...080610-02.html
RIP Soldier.
Crip
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06-10-2008, 13:23
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Fixed link:
http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...080610-02.html
The daily highs have not been under 97 degrees since 4 June, and each of the past four days have broken 100 (and the records) at Camp MacKall.
RIP, soldier.
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06-10-2008, 13:32
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RIP, Soldier
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06-10-2008, 14:42
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Rest in Peace Soldier!
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06-10-2008, 14:44
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RIP soldier
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06-10-2008, 15:04
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RIP Soldier
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06-10-2008, 15:06
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RIP.
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06-10-2008, 17:22
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06-10-2008, 17:25
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Rest in peace.
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06-10-2008, 18:29
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Rest in peace.
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06-10-2008, 18:35
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Hate hearing about this kind of thing. RIP, Soldier...prayers out to family and friends.
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06-10-2008, 19:17
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RIP
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06-10-2008, 19:25
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06-10-2008, 19:30
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RIP soldier, prayers out.
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06-10-2008, 20:14
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My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
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