Military Aircraft Crash in Iraq Highlights Dangers Troops Face Each Day
WASHINGTON --
Yesterday’s military aircraft crash in Iraq highlights the dangers service members face every day, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Robert Manning III told reporters today.
An American service member died in the crash, and several others were injured.
“The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission against [the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] in support of Operation Inherent Resolve,†Manning said.
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