"While we are bringing the fight to the enemy forces in the area and experiencing great successes against them, it comes at a heavy cost… We are greatly saddened by the loss of one of our own, but are able to take solace in the fact that we are ridding this area of an oppressive and violent enemy. Afghan and U. S. forces will continue this search and attack mission to ensure there are no enemy safe havens in this region.”
U. S. Army Brig. Gen. James G. Champion,
Combined Joint Task Force 76 Deputy Commanding General
August 09, 2005
At least 16 enemy forces and one U. S. servicemember were killed Aug. 8 during a firefight southwest of Deh Chopan, Afghanistan, military officials have reported. The name of the deceased servicemember is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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