Schofield Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Chopper Crash

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Sat Aug-14-04 01:05 AM
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Schofield Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Chopper Crash

HONOLULU -- A Schofield Barracks soldier died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Thursday, according to the Department of Defense.

Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan, 30, of Moore, Okla., died Aug. 12 in they city of Salerno while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Three other soldiers in his unit were injured in the crash.

The Blackhawk helicopter he was in suffered mechanical difficulties and crashed, officials said.

Galvan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Light Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks. He was a helicopter mechanic.

http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/news/3653836/detail.html

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Leilani

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Sat Aug-14-04 01:36 AM
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1. This story was on our local news tonight...

More Hawaii based troops are heading over there.

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