Two US troops fall in Afghanistan

The Pentagon identified two paratroopers who were killed on their first deployment to Afghanistan when an explosive-laden vehicle struck their convoy on Wednesday. From the Washington Post;

Spc. Christopher M. Harris, 25, of Jackson Springs, N.C., and Sgt. Jonathon M. Hunter, 23, of Columbus, Ind., were assigned to the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, an Army release said. They died outside of Kandahar city and mark the eighth and ninth Americans killed by hostile fire in Afghanistan this year.

“Chris and Jon lived and died as warriors,” said Col. Toby Magsig, commander of the 82nd Airborne’s 1st Brigade Combat Team in the release. The 82nd Airborne has troops spread across Afghanistan. The paratroopers are stationed at several forward operating bases where U.S and NATO forces are located and are responsible for conducting security patrols in those areas.

In another incident on Thursday, another soldier as killed and six were injured, but the Pentagon isn’t releasing their nationalities yet, although the Washington Post believes that they are Americans.

Thanks to Chief Tango for the link.

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