RELEASE NUMBER: 100202-03B
DATE POSTED: FEBRUARY 2, 2010

PRESS RELEASE: Two Soldiers killed in Afghanistan

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Feb. 2, 2010) – Two Army Special Operations Forces Soldiers died Jan. 29, as a result of injuries sustained during an incident in the Wardak province in Afghanistan. 

The incident is under investigation.

Capt. David J. Thompson, 39, was a member of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). His military record lists Hooker, Okla. as his home of record.  Capt Thompson's bio.

Spc. Marc P. Decoteau, 19, was a member of 6th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne), 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne). His military record lists Waterville Valley, N.H. as his home of record. Spc. Decoteau's bio.

Both Soldiers were based out of Fort Bragg, N.C.

For further information, media should contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office during duty hours at 910-432-6005.

Capt. David J. Thompson	Spc. Marc P. Decoteau

 

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