Grief after US soldier is injured by IED in Afghanistan

Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters

A U.S. Army soldier reacts inside an armored vehicle after his comrade was wounded at patrol by an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan on June 12.

Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters

U.S. Army soldiers secure an area as a medic treats a comrade wounded by an improvised explosive device at a patrol in southern Afghanistan on June 12.

Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters

U.S. Army soldiers react after their comrade was wounded at patrol by an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan on June 12.

Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters

U.S. Army soldiers carry their comrade wounded at patrol by an improvised explosive device towards a Blackhawk Medevac helicopter in southern Afghanistan on June 12.

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Tough job ....

You can only take so much of that mess ....

    Reply#1 - Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:14 AM EDT

    This is why I love our soldiers, the things they go through and see and they still have breakable hearts. I'll pray for the wounded soldier and his family that he comes out ok. And for his battle buddies that they can focus on their job and stay safe.

      Reply#2 - Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:37 AM EDT
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