US troop killed in IED blast in Afghanistan
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By Rebecca Kheel - 08/23/16 10:35 AM EDT
One U.S. troop was killed and another wounded Tuesday by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan, the U.S. and NATO coalition said in a statement.
Six Afghan soldiers were also wounded in the blast near the city of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province, according to the statement from Resolute Support.
“On behalf of all U.S. Forces – Afghanistan, as well as Resolute Support, our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of those involved," Gen. John Nicholson, commander of U.S. and coalition forces, said in a written statement. "We are deeply saddened by this loss, but remain committed to helping our Afghan partners provide a brighter future for themselves and their children."
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/292316-us-troop-killed-in-ied-blast-in-afghanistan
