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Soldier loses hand in Iraq blasts and adapts with gro
Sgt James McKelvey, 32, Oakland County deputy, lost his right hand and suffered extensive injuries while disarming bombs near Baghdad on Feb 9. He faces months of recovery at Walter Reed and a July visit home. Ruth McKelvey recounts the crash, surgeries, and the long path to using a new bionic grip under medical care.
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Gat Anashona
Baghdad
Andsthil Régional Medical Center
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Ruth Melosh
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Janet Papazis
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Army Medical Center
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