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Sergeant Swinton Sacrifices in Iraq | Lafayette Louisiana News
A U.S. Army sergeant, 30, dies heroically while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq — a devastating loss that underscores the rising dangers faced by American troops in the region. Swinton, a decorated veteran from North Carolina, will be posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge, and promoted to staff sergeant. His widow’s raw grief and the military’s tribute highlight his courage and sacrifice. This tragedy follows two other U.S. soldier deaths in Jordan — the first from Iranian fire since the conflict began — signaling escalating tensions. Listen in…
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