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Old 03-30-2013, 03:45 PM  
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Originally Posted by crockett View Post
Most military deaths even at the time of the Iraq & Afghan wars are due to accidents and not combat related. These guys train very hard and always push the edge so they are ready when they need to be. Guys getting seriously hurt or even dying during training is something that comes with the territory.

It's just like auto racing. More drivers are seriously injured and killed during practices than the actual races.
Yea, I understand that. What they do comes with great risk. Perhaps it is just because of their elite unit that it seems to make the press more than other accidents.
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