You don’t hear much about the war going on in the Pacific, and it is important to recognize the sacrifices made on that front. Rest in peace to the fallen. –Matt
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Two U.S. Service Members Killed in Southern Philippines
By U.S. Pacific Command Public AffairsCAMP SMITH, Hawaii – Two U.S. service members were killed Sept. 29 in the southern Philippines when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. The incident occurred at 8:45 a.m. while the service members were conducting a resupply mission for a school construction project on the island of Jolo.Names are being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. An investigation is underway to determine the details of the incident.U.S. Forces are temporarily deployed at the invitation of the Government of the Philippines to conduct activities such as training exercises, professional exchanges, and civic action projects with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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