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CENTCOMNEWS 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

June 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-06-20


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


U.S. HELICOPTER CRASHES NEAR ASADABAD


BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A U.S. CH-47 helicopter crashed west of Asadabad today while it was transporting additional forces into an area in support of U.S. forces currently conducting counter-terrorism operations.

U.S. fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are currently providing close air support to the forces on the ground.

The cause of the crash and status of survivors is unknown at this time.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.


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