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Iraq Body Count: 5/24/06
Americans Killed: 2457
Americans Wounded: 17,869
Iraqi Dead: Est.: 42,216
http://icasualties.org/oif/
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Latest Confirmed Casualties:

*Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez, 21, of Edinburg, Texas died May 21, in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

*Sgt. David R. Christoff, 25, of Rossford, Ohio died May 22, in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

*Lance Cpl. William J. Leusink, 21, of Maurice, Iowa died May 22, in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

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Boeing unveils new light-weight bomb fit for urban combat

May 23, 2006

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) – Boeing Co. on Monday unveiled a line of small, lightweight bombs that the U.S. Air Force will use in urban combat situations like the war in Iraq.
The small-diameter bombs weigh 250 pounds and can be used by all Air Force bombers, according to Boeing. By using the smaller bombs, planes can carry about four times as many of these weapons and fire them from farther away. A B-2 Stealth bomber can carry as many as 80 of the small-diameter bombs.
The bombs will also help limit civilian casualties during airstrikes in urban areas, according to the military news Web site GlobalSecurity.org. Boeing said its own tests show the bombs hit within 4 feet of their target.

(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved)
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