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U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan
Source: CNN
U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan
By Jim Sciutto, Jamie Crawford and Greg Botelho, CNN
Updated 1620 GMT (0020 HKT) January 5, 2016
(CNN) - One U.S. soldier was killed during a joint U.S.-Afghan Special Operations mission in Afghanistan, two U.S. defense officials told CNN on Tuesday.
Defense officials said a medical helicopter was hit by mortar while on the ground but was able to take off. The incident occurred in Marjah in Helmand Province.
Additionally, two U.S. service members were wounded. No additional details have been offered.
"We can confirm a U.S. helicopter has landed in Marjah, Helmand Province, and is experiencing mechanical problems. It was not shot down," said Resolute Support Public Affairs Director U.S. Army Col. Michael Lawhorn.
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By Jim Sciutto, Jamie Crawford and Greg Botelho, CNN
Updated 1620 GMT (0020 HKT) January 5, 2016
(CNN) - One U.S. soldier was killed during a joint U.S.-Afghan Special Operations mission in Afghanistan, two U.S. defense officials told CNN on Tuesday.
Defense officials said a medical helicopter was hit by mortar while on the ground but was able to take off. The incident occurred in Marjah in Helmand Province.
Additionally, two U.S. service members were wounded. No additional details have been offered.
"We can confirm a U.S. helicopter has landed in Marjah, Helmand Province, and is experiencing mechanical problems. It was not shot down," said Resolute Support Public Affairs Director U.S. Army Col. Michael Lawhorn.
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Read more: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/05/politics/u-s-soldier-killed-in-afghanistan/
Source: NBC News
JAN 5 2016, 11:31 AM ET
Afghanistan Attack: One American Service Member Killed, 2 Wounded Near Marjah
by JIM MIKLASZEWSKI, FAZUL RAHIM, COURTNEY KUBE and F. BRINLEY BRUTON
One U.S. service member died and two others were wounded during operations in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the Pentagon said.
The Department of Defense did not name the casualties, saying only that the incident took place near Marjah in Helmand Province.
"We are deeply saddened by this loss," U.S. Brig. Gen. Wilson Shoffner said in a statement.
American defense officials earlier told NBC News that U.S. Special Operations Forces were involved in a counter-terrorism operation in the Marjah area of Helmand province when they came under attack.
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Afghanistan Attack: One American Service Member Killed, 2 Wounded Near Marjah
by JIM MIKLASZEWSKI, FAZUL RAHIM, COURTNEY KUBE and F. BRINLEY BRUTON
One U.S. service member died and two others were wounded during operations in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the Pentagon said.
The Department of Defense did not name the casualties, saying only that the incident took place near Marjah in Helmand Province.
"We are deeply saddened by this loss," U.S. Brig. Gen. Wilson Shoffner said in a statement.
American defense officials earlier told NBC News that U.S. Special Operations Forces were involved in a counter-terrorism operation in the Marjah area of Helmand province when they came under attack.
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Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-special-operations-forces-attacked-afghanistan-near-marjah-officials-n490491
