Military Times: War zone deaths are up for the first time in six years
For the first time in six years, the number of U.S. troops killed in overseas operations has increased over the previous year.
So far this year, 31 service members have died in actions overseas, according to Defense Department data.
Last year, the total was 26, down two from 2015.
The figure does not include 17 sailors killed in two separate ship collisions this year.
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WNU Editor: It should be noted that the above number includes non-combat deaths .... which I believe is around 10.
