US Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured In Iraq

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SOUTHWEST ASIA – One Coalition service member was killed and several injured when their aircraft crashed at approximately 10 p.m. GMT Aug. 19 in Iraq, Coalition officials said in a statement Monday.

The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

All personnel were recovered by Coalition forces immediately following the incident, and three were evacuated for further treatment.

Officials say there are no indications the crash was caused by hostile fire. The incident is under investigation.

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