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Idaho Soldier Dies In Afghanistan

Idaho National Guard

United States Army Specialist Ethan J. Martin was killed by small-arms fire Tuesday in Afghanistan.

The 22-year-old was assigned to a squadron based out of Alaska. He hailed from Lewiston, Idaho and Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Martin's family says he loved Idaho and loved to hunt and fish. He had planned to go to nursing school after leaving the Army.

Ethan Martin is survived by his mother and father, one sister, and seven stepbrothers and sisters.

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