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US Department of Defence – The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
The United States Department of Defence has strongly denied allegations that it concealed military injury figures, describing the claims as false, misleading and politically motivated. The department insisted that casualty information is publicly available and regularly updated, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability.
Key Highlights:
- US Department of Defence dismisses allegations of hiding military injury figures.
- Says casualty data is publicly available through the Defence Casualty Analysis System (DCAS).
- Officials accuse critics of presenting military injury statistics without proper context.
- Department reaffirms commitment to transparency and support for US service members.
- Statement follows reports questioning military casualty reporting.
In a statement, the Department of Defence rejected accusations that it deliberately withheld information on injuries sustained by US military personnel, insisting that official casualty records are accessible to both the public and the media through the Defence Casualty Analysis System (DCAS).
The department described the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, arguing that they unfairly undermine the credibility of the US military and its leadership, particularly following the deaths of three service members in recent operations.
According to the statement, military injury statistics cover a broad range of incidents, including routine training accidents, minor injuries such as sprains, and non-combat-related medical cases. Officials said presenting raw injury figures without adequate context creates a misleading impression of military operations.
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The department further maintained that US troops continue to carry out presidential directives with professionalism, supported by advanced training, modern equipment and comprehensive medical care designed to prioritise personnel safety.
Reaffirming its commitment to openness, the Department of Defence stated that casualty information is regularly updated and publicly available, while urging journalists and commentators to ensure accuracy and context in reporting military-related data.
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