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Old 06-10-2008, 12:59   #1
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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


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Old 06-10-2008, 13:23   #2
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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.

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Old 06-10-2008, 13:32   #3
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Old 06-10-2008, 14:42   #4
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Old 06-10-2008, 15:04   #6
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Old 06-10-2008, 15:06   #7
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Old 06-10-2008, 17:22   #8
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Old 06-10-2008, 17:25   #9
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Old 06-10-2008, 18:29   #10
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Old 06-10-2008, 18:35   #11
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Hate hearing about this kind of thing. RIP, Soldier...prayers out to family and friends.
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Old 06-10-2008, 19:25   #13
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