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A coalition soldier was killed yesterday in the Baghran Valley of Afghanistan's Helmand province when a convoy was attacked by enemy extremists, and the Defense Department has identified earlier casualties in the war on terror.
During the attack, coalition forces returned fire, and at least five extremists were killed. A coalition soldier wounded in the Baghran Valley attack was taken to a coalition medical facility for treatment.
"We deeply regret the loss of our fellow soldier, who bravely fought alongside his comrades against those who would impose tyranny and oppression on the Afghan people," said Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, commander of Combined Joint Task Force 76. "He died serving his country in a mission he and his comrades believe in. His sacrifice will not be forgotten."
The soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Defense Department also identified three soldiers who were killed recently in Iraq.
(Compiled from Combined Forces Command Afghanistan and Defense Department news releases.)
Story by American Forces Press Service
| Date Taken: | 07.06.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 07.04.2025 06:49 |
| Story ID: | 541994 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, US |
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