Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans

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The Pentagon's reclassification of casualties in the Iran war to 'Overseas Operations' has been criticized by US military veterans as deeply disrespectful to the fallen service members and their families. Retired Rear Admiral Michael E Smith publicly condemned the move as ludicrous and dishonoring those killed in action.

Defense department updated database of casualties to list four service members deceased in ‘Overseas Operations’ A controversial move by the Pentagon to reclassify casualties in the Iran war is being taken by US military veterans as a sign of disrespect for the dead. “It’s such a huge disrespect for the families,” said Michael E Smith, a retired US rear admiral and the founder of National Security Leaders for America. “To claim that they weren’t killed as a result of the war – oh, it was just overseas operations – is just ludicrous.” Continue reading...