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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Jonah Kaplan , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This comes after a statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the conflict with Iran.
Wounded soldiers and their families are speaking out against the Army, claiming the extent of war injuries is being downplayed. This comes after a statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the conflict with Iran. Details about the situation are still emerging, with some of the injured service members sharing their accounts with CBS News.
The Defense Secretary had previously stated that a significant portion of injured American service members had minor injuries and returned to duty. Further information on this developing story can be found through CBS News, including the personal accounts of wounded soldiers and their experiences with the Army's handling of their injuries.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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