Marine dies in non-combat incident in Iraq

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

BAGHDAD - The U.S. military says a Marine has died in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.

The announcement pushes the monthly American death toll to 21 as May draws to a close. It's the lowest number since February 2004, when 20 troop deaths were recorded.

That's according to an Associated Press tally based on military figures.



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080531/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_us_casualties

[Limelight]

1. "Non Combat Incident"

Why do I have this funny feeling that's the admin code word for Suicide?

Kinda like how none of these guys have PTSD nowadays, but simply "Adjustment Disorder".

[jedr]

2. road side bombings are now being called "Vehicle accidents"

and considered non combatant.....new speak from Bush land.

[hack89]

5. Can you prove your statement?

it sounds pretty unlikely.

[jedr]

6. Had read it here some time ago; did a search but could not;

find anything but my own post on google???? If someone can help me ,please do, if not , we'll leave it there.

[hack89]

7. I think you will find that it is not true. nt

[Thothmes]

3. or a car wreck?

[ContraBass Black]

4. Or by faulty equipment on base?