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2 US Soldiers Killed in Philippines

Land mine triggers first US casualties in the nation since 2002

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(Newser) – Two American soldiers and a Filipino marine were killed when their vehicle rolled over a land mine in the southern Philippines today. The men were fetching supplies for a school when their vehicle was hit, officials say.  The American soldiers, part of a 300-strong force helping the Filipino army fight al-Qaeda-linked Islamic insurgents, are the first to be killed in the Philippines since 2002.

Philippine Marines secure a rebel camp of the Abu Sayyaf group where they raised a Philippine flag, background, in the island province of Jolo in the southern Philippines last week.
Philippine Marines secure a rebel camp of the Abu Sayyaf group where they raised a Philippine flag, background, in the island province of Jolo in the southern Philippines last week.   (AP Photo/Nickee Butlangan)
A Philippine soldier inspects a jeepney at a checkpoint in the southern Philippines.
A Philippine soldier inspects a jeepney at a checkpoint in the southern Philippines.   (Getty Images)
US army troops march with Filipino troops outside an army camp in the southern Philippines.
US army troops march with Filipino troops outside an army camp in the southern Philippines.   (Getty Images)
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lumina
Sep 29, 09 4:20 AM CDT
And the deaths keep rolling in. Are we really still the imperial force or just wannabes? We have to stop losing our young men & women in these useless forays. Condolences to the families. Reply
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yoeydude
Sep 29, 09 4:55 AM CDT
Americans have been dying here fighting these same islamic rebels ,... since 1899 , can you believe that ? some things never change ,.... you should read some of the soldiers letters home , extremely enlightening ,....... Reply
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divetrader
Sep 29, 09 6:52 AM CDT
Some wars never end. Reply
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SalParadise
Sep 29, 09 3:31 PM CDT
War, period, never ends.
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Mr.C
Sep 30, 09 1:15 PM CDT
you typed a comma instead of a period... just to let you know :)
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