Attrition: January 14, 2001

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Each year, nearly two thousand American military personnel die on active duty. The usual cause is accidents. These losses are considered normal considering that military equipment and weapons are inherently dangerous. The loss rate has come down steadily over the decades, but it's still a dangerous business. 

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