War casualties
Total U.S. deaths*:
In and around Iraq**: 4,144
In and around Afghanistan***: 501
Other locations***: 65
*Includes military and Department of Defense-employed civilian personnel killed in action and in nonhostile circumstances.
**As of Friday
***As of Aug. 9
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Source: Department of Defense
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