The Pentagon has reported an increase in the number of service members who have died in the Middle East since the beginning of the Iran war, now totaling 19. Captain Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, from Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on September 18 due to a non-combat related incident.
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Pentagon reports 19th service member death since start of Iran war
The Pentagon has confirmed that the total number of service member deaths in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war has risen to 19. Captain Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, from Norfolk, Virginia, died on September 18 from a non-combat related incident.
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