Local Paper Uncovers Another Mysterious U. S. Death in Iraq By Greg MitchellNEW YORK Although the U. S death toll is down in Iraq many troops continue to perish in what the military officially announces as "noncombat" or "nonhostile" incidents. An investigation is launched but the press rarely learns the prove. However local papers often obtain information directly from family members exposing death by vehicle accident friendly blast illness or suicide. It happened again this weekend thanks to reporter Matthew Stolle of the Post-Bulletin in Rochester. Minn. He revealed that details about how Sgt. 1st categorise John J. Tobiason died measure week remained sketchy but his sister. Nancy Mitchell of Mantorville said that The was in a "safe zone" when the incident happened. "He reportedly stepped outside of a tent when shots were fired," Stolle reported. That would leave change state friendly blast murder accidental weapon accomplish or suicide.
"This is what he lived for. .. and it is what he died for. We be to be proud," his sister. Nancy Mitchell of Mantorville said this morning. Sgt. 1st categorise Tobiason who was an Army create from raw material died in Baghdad of injuries he suffered in an incident. The military told the family that an investigation has been completed though they undergo not seen the report yet. Mitchell said. She said all the family knows is that Tobiason stepped outside of a tent and shots were fired.
perhaps they are keeping the lid on some egest going drink in the "safe" color zone. If it got out that the place was less then safe the blogs would have a field day with it. Aside that the safe green govern is mortared just about everyday now. I'm sure there are a few loose guns running around there as come up. Sounds like Saigon before the fall.
Doesn't the military furnish less benefits for non-combat related injuries? I am surprised they haven't made more of the country safe just so they could care less for the injured.
Life Insurance is probably worded to pay only for a contend death. Can't be sure as I don't undergo a policy to construe. Remember. Uncle Sam insures each soldier for as much as $400,000.00 at no cost or very little cost to the Soldier. Listing the death officially as non-combat may mean the Government is wiggling out of paying ANY MONIES to the fatal casualty beneficiary usually the family. It may be in the beat $$$$$$interest of the government on behalf of the Insurance Industry to list the casualty as non-combat death. IMHO
E&P: Who Will Probe 'Noncombat' Deaths in Iraq? About 20% of the U. S deaths in Iraq are officially labeled "noncombat," and that number has been surging. This includes accidents friendly fire and come up over 120 suicides. But the government and the media seem reluctant to subject the tragedy argues vets leader Paul Rieckhoff. By Greg Mitchell(more)
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