Friendly Fire May Have Killed 2 Army Rangers In Afghanistan

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Army Rangers killed during a raid on an Islamic State compound in eastern Afghanistan may have died as a result of friendly fire during the opening minutes of the fierce, three-hour firefight, the Pentagon said Friday. Navy Capt.Read more on NewsOK.com

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