U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan; Taliban claims responsibility

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U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan; Taliban claims responsibility
By  Darryl Coote

Dec. 23 (UPI) -- A U.S. soldier was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the Pentagon said, but officials didn't say how or where they died.

"In accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, the name of the service member killed in action is being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin is complete," the Defense Department said.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the soldier's death, with spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stating on Twitter U.S. forces were targeted with improvised explosive devices in Kunduz Province.

See more at: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2019/12/23/US-soldier-killed-in-Afghanistan-Taliban-claims-responsibility/6541577084900/

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Unashamed Patriot@American1299
R.I.P.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Goble, 33, of Washington Township, NJ, died Dec. 23, 2019, of injuries sustained while engaged in combat operations on Dec. 22, 2019, in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to 1st Bn, 7th Sp Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin Air Force Base

https://twitter.com/American1299/status/1209266218382888960

Daily Caller
@DailyCaller
USASOC confirms that Sgt. 1st Class Michael James Goble, 33, a U.S. Special Forces Soldier with 7th Group, died in Afghanistan on December 23rd due to injuries sustained during combat operations in Kunduz province. He was born in New Jersey and enlisted in 2004.

RIP   🙏🏻

https://twitter.com/DailyCaller/status/1209308451861618689

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TheHill.com
Pentagon identifies Green Beret killed in Afghanistan
By Rebecca Klar - 12/24/19 08:44 AM EST
 
Pentagon identifies Green Beret killed in Afghanistan
 
The Pentagon on Monday identified a soldier who had been killed in combat as Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble.

Goble, 33, was from Washington Township, New Jersey. He died Monday as a result of injuries sustained while his unit was engaged in combat the day before in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.

The incident is under investigation, the Pentagon said.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the roadside bombing in northern Kunduz that killed Goble, according to The Associated Press.

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/475815-pentagon-identifies-green-beret-killed-in-afghanistan