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Fort Hood soldier killed in Iraq identified

A Fort Hood soldier who was killed overseas has been identified.
Credit: Fort Hood

FORT HOOD, Texas — Fort Hood officials have identified a soldier who was killed during Operation Inherent Resolve on Wednesday.

Spc.* Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias, 27, whose home of record is listed as Hanford, California, was killed March 11 when his unit was engaged by enemy indirect fire at Camp Taji, Iraq. The incident is under investigation.

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