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Updated: 11:06 AM Apr 14, 2008
DoD Reports: Local Soldier Killed In Iraq
The Department of Defense reports a soldier from Colorado Springs has died while fighting in Iraq.
Posted: 9:04 PM Jan 4, 2008Reporter: KKTV Email Address: news@kktv11news.com |
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The Department of Defense reports a soldier from Colorado Springs has died while fighting in Iraq.
Major Andrew Olmsted and his team were attacked by gunmen on January 3rd in As Sadiyah, Iraq, according to a statement released by the DoD.
He and another soldier were killed.
They served with the Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division based in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Olmsted was 37 years old.
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Posted by: DonM
Location: C/S
on Jan 4, 2008 at 09:09 PM
My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Major Olmsted and thank you for your service to our/your country.
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