Wanat inquiry results may lead to punishments

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Soldiers were abmushed in the village of Wanat, set in the rugged terrain of a remote river valley in eastern Afghanistan.


Wanat inquiry results may lead to punishments
By Michelle Tan - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Jan 29, 2010 13:38:54 EST

Findings from an investigation into the deadly July 13, 2008, battle in Wanat, Afghanistan, could lead to action against Army personnel, officials announced Jan. 29.

Nine soldiers were killed and 27 wounded in that battle.

In a statement, Army Secretary John McHugh said he has received the results of the Central Command investigation and is directing Gen. Charles Campbell, commander of Forces Command, to “review the recommendations and take action as he deems appropriate with regard to Army personnel identified in the report.”

Army officials declined to name or say how many people were identified in the CentCom report.

Campbell has to complete his review within 90 days.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/01/army_wanat_020810/