07 July 2017

News Story: U.S Soldier Killed In Helmand

A U.S soldier was killed late Monday afternoon in the result of wounds sustained during an indirect fire attack in Helmand province, the U.S forces headquarters in Kabul said in a statement on Wednesday. 

He was assigned to the 1st battalion, 36th infantry Regiment, 1st brigade combat team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss Texas, the press release said. 

Two soldiers were also wounded in the attack, the press statement said. Their wounds are not considered life threatening and they are being treated at a coalition medical facility. 

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