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American contractor and former Green Beret killed in Iraq fight had five Bronze Stars and multiple deployments
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American defense contractor in Iraq DIES after he was 'pummeled into unconsciousness' by Marines | Daily Mail Online
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American defense contractor in Iraq DIES after he was 'pummeled into unconsciousness' by Marines | Daily Mail Online
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Three service members under investigation in death of US contractor in Iraq, reports say | Stars and Stripes
Green Beret Foundation - On this day 32 years ago, the U.S. Army Special Forces Branch was established. While the first Special Forces unit was formed on June 11, 1952, the official
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