BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (June 21, 2009) – Two military service members were killed, while at least six other personnel were wounded in an early morning indirect fire attack on Bagram Air Field June 21.

The wounded were transported to a U.S. medical facility on Bagram Air Field for immediate medical treatment, where they are receiving expert medical care.

“On behalf of the Combined Joint Task Force-82 team, we offer our condolences and sympathy to the families of our two brave service members,” said Army Major General Curtis Scaparrotti, commanding general of CJTF-82. “Their sacrifice in the name of security and a better way of life for the Afghan people will not be forgotten.”

It is unknown at the time if any Afghan civilians living near the air field were harmed as a result of this attack.

The names of the service members are being withheld pending notification of the next-of-kin.

The incident is under investigation.

Bouhammer Note- This is par for the course when a change over of command happens at smaller FOBs. It is sort of a way to welcome the new unit into the area and remind them that they can be hit at any time. However, this is the first time I ever remember this happening at Bagram and people actually getting hit. It probably happened in 2002, but I am not sure. Either way, this will give the base which acted like it wasn’t even in a war zone and whole new perspective. I wonder if they are trading in the reflective belts for body armor and helmets yet?

It is also being reported that of the six wounded, four were civilians working on the base. Not surprising because I think there are more civilians on that base than military.