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Soldier Sacrifices in Rising Middle East Tensions | Philadelphia News
A U.S. soldier, Sergeant Michael Swinton, died heroically while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq — a tragic loss that echoes through his grieving family, including his young children and wife. Posthumously promoted to staff sergeant, he’ll be honored with a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge. His sacrifice comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as two other American soldiers were killed last week in Jordan — the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the conflict began. The State Department now warns Americans abroad that Iran and its allies…
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