NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
January 9, 2003
Release 03-01-09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
U.S. SOLDIER INJURED BY LANDMINE AT BAGRAM AIR BASE
MACDILL AFB, FL - A U.S. Army soldier was injured late last night at Bagram Air Base when he stepped on a landmine. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. EST on the southern side of the base. The soldier was participating in mine clearing operations when he stepped in an uncleared area.
The soldier suffered severe injuries to his right foot and is in stable condition. He has been medically evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
The name of the soldier and his unit are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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