Army Releases Names of Two Paratroopers Killed in Afghanistan

Army Releases Names of Two Paratroopers Killed in Afghanistan
Sgt. Jonathon Hunter (L) and Spc. Christopher Harris. U.S. Army
Petr Svab
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The U.S. Army has released names of two paratroopers who were killed near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Specialist Christopher Harris, 25, was from Jackson Springs, N.C., and Sgt. Jonathon Hunter, 23, was from Columbus, Ind.

They were killed when their patrol was struck by a vehicle laden with improvised explosives.

Location of Kandahar, Afghanistan. (Google Maps)
Location of Kandahar, Afghanistan. Google Maps
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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