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Soldier Consumes More Than Two Beers At Unit Holiday Party, Dies

Soldier Consumes More Than Two Beers At Unit Holiday Party, Dies

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Oct 05, 2022
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KILLEEN, Texas — A soldier died at Fort Hood on Monday after he chose to ignore his chain of command’s explicit instructions and consumed a third beer at a unit barbecue before holiday leave, Duffel Blog has learned.

“These young kids don’t understand that the orders we give are for their protection,” 1st Sgt. Will Thompson told reporters. “This is what …

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