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Published: 2012-08-05 16:14:00
Updated: 2012-08-05 19:26:48

Posted: August 5, 2012

Two Bragg soldiers killed in Afghanistan

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Fort Bragg, N.C. — Two U.S. Army soldiers based at Fort Bragg have been killed in Afghanistan, the Defense Department said Sunday.

Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Sitton and 1st Sgt. Russell R. Bell died Thursday in Kandahar province from wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device blast.

Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.

Sitton, 26, was originally from Largo, Fla.

Bell, 37, was a native of Tyler, Texas. 

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Thank you both.I'm so sorry it had to end this way, Now may you RIP
robbyh
August 6, 2012 12:26 p.m.
End the war in Afghanistan. Where are the war protesters now? No one says anything anymore. Too many brave soldiers dying and killing for no victory. Shame on our politicians for keeping this war going and shame on the public for ignoring it.
Click to view my profile djofraleigh
August 6, 2012 12:13 p.m.
More of our best citizens lost.
Click to view my profile CrewMax
August 6, 2012 11:30 a.m.
Soldiers get a news short, and a former UNC soccer player gets a full article? Not belitting the soccer play or his family, just making a point.

Bless these men who made the ulimate sacrafice!
poohperson2000
August 6, 2012 11:11 a.m.
God bless them both for their bravery, service and sacrifice. My condolences go out to their family and loved ones. I will not forget your gift of service.
beaulahjackson4
August 6, 2012 10:38 a.m.
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