This Did Not Have To Happen

U.S. Confirmed Military Deaths
Reported Deaths: 4211
Confirmed Deaths: 4208
Pending Confirmation: 3
DoD Confirmation List

Latest incidents	Latest identified
Dec 03: One by roadside bomb near Al Saada bakery, Al Ameen, Baghdad Details	Cousins of Hashim al-Karawi Adult; Male Details
Recent events
Sunday 21 December: 1 dead Ninewa Mosul: Civilian killed More

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