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
February 21, 2003
Release Number: 03-02-17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PARATROOPER INJURED DURING TRAINING EXERCISE
KUWAIT - A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division was injured today during a live-fire training exercise here.
The soldier is in stable condition and his name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
The paratrooper is a member of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT) that is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
For additional information contact:
CFLCC Public Affairs in Kuwait
965-468-2289
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