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Fort Campbell Muslim Soldier Seeks Conscientious Objector Status

By AP

Fort Campbell, KY – A Fort Campbell soldier seeking to leave military service as a conscientious objector because he is a Muslim says he will refuse if ordered to be deployed to Afghanistan. 20-year-old Private-First Class Naser Abdo's deployment has been deferred for now, but an Army spokesman says he could still be deployed while a decision on his request is being considered. Abdo says he's aware his refusal could result in military charges against him.