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US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by AP , ABC13 Houston
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade.
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Key takeaway soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
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