One Soldier Killed, One Injured In Philippine Bombing
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2002 - One U.S. soldier was killed and another injured today after a bomb went off outside a Philippine military facility, said a DoD spokesperson.
The bombing occurred about 8:30 p.m. local time at the facility, located about two miles west of Camp Navarro. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the act, the spokesperson noted.
The soldiers were assigned to a 260-member U.S. special operations task force.
Initial reports point to a motorcycle-mounted bomb, the spokesperson added, noting that the incident is under investigation.
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