Lt. Gov. Chief of Staff's Son Injured in Afghanistan

Alaska's Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell's chief of staff David Stone's son Brandon Stone a Lt. in the Navy lost a foot to a IED in Afghanistan while on patrol.

By KTVA CBS 11

Story Created: Apr 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Apr 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM AKDT

27-year-old Brandon David Stone is the son of Lt.Governor Meade Treadwell's chief of staff, David Stone and was injured in Afghanistan Saturday.

Stone, a Lt. Navy SEAL was on patrol in the Helmand province when he was injured. Stone was leading 19 other sailors and a group of Afghani troops when he stepped on an improvised explosive device or IED losing a foot. Stone also sustained additional injuries to his upper body. According to a press release, none of the other troops in his unit were injured in the explosion. Stones picture was put up on the lieutenant governor's website Saturday.

Other Alaska troops are set to leave for Afghanistan soon. The first stryker brigade, stationed at Fort Wainwright held an official deployment ceremony in Fairbanks this week. The entire brigade, over five thousand troops are heading to Afghanistan throughout the rest of the month for a one-year deployment in support of operation enduring freedom.

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LucPT said on Sunday, Jul 3 at 4:10 PM

God bless Brandon, his family and all our troops serving. Thank you God for answered prayers! Last heard Brandon is physically recovering remarkably and miraculously well. He's got his prosthetic leg and already performing jumps in physical therapy!! Praise God! Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

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valarie said on Thursday, Apr 14 at 7:59 PM

My prayers are with this family - thank you for the sacrifices you have made - and Blessings to you.

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2gofishin said on Monday, Apr 11 at 4:09 PM

Er...uh...Sean that would be an IED, not an IUD! Seriously, so sad this soldier lost his foot. He and his family will be in my prayers.

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Tru Justice said on Monday, Apr 11 at 2:47 PM

Glad to see we have such blog- ugly experts on the military. We are there, because we need to be. God Bless our military and those brave soldiers & their families. Thank you !

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ciafacts said on Monday, Apr 11 at 1:05 PM

why are we still in Afghanistan? anyone? less than 100 al ciada to be found there people, move on bring em all home.

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