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Analysis of U.S. troop deaths in Iraq.

As the United States military approaches 4,000 troop deaths in just over five years of war in Iraq, USA Today has released a comprehensive database and analysis of those who have fallen. According to USA Today, “[o]ne in six were too young to buy a beer. About two dozen were old enough for an AARP card. Eleven died on Thanksgiving Day, 11 on Christmas, and at least five on their birthdays.” Access the full database here.

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