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The Army Lied About the Hero Who Died Looking for Bowe Bergdahl

Deadly Ambush

Lt. Darryn Andrews left a pregnant wife and son behind when he saved six fellow soldiers at the expense of his own life. But his family never knew his true mission—until now.

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When he saw the Taliban fighter pop up and prepare to fire a rocket-propelled grenade, Lt. Darryn Andrews could have saved himself by diving for cover.

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Andrews certainly had the biggest possible reasons to live.

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