Posted on Aug 20, 2021

Marine wounded in Afghanistan during first days of airport defense

SSG Robert Mark Odom

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Marine wounded in Afghanistan during first days of airport defense

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SPC Kevin Ford

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I'm very glad it was minor. When you've got a bunch of armed people who have been fighting in close proximity, well things are bound to get dangerous. Let's hope this is the worst injury sustained by a US service member in this operation.

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