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| May 2, 2004 Release Number: 04-05-02C FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TASK FORCE DANGER SOLDIER KILLED, 10 WOUNDED TIKRIT, IRAQ - A Task Force Danger Soldier was killed and 10 wounded during a suspected improvised explosive device attack and exchange of enemy small arms fire near Kirkuk at about 9:12 a.m. on May 2. The wounded Soldiers were evacuated to military treatment facilities and are in stable condition. The deceased Soldier's name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. The incident is under investigation. Note: This release confirms information reported earlier today. For more information, please contact 1ID PAO at firstid.pao@us.army.mil. -30- |

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