American Soldier Is Killed in Afghanistan The Special Forces soldier was mortally wounded in an operation against affiliates of the Islamic State, officials said. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Apple, North Korea, Florida: Your Wednesday BriefingAfter Toiling in Rural China, a Protégé of Xi Jinping Joins Party’s Top TiersHurricane Irma, North Korea, Apple: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingIsraeli Court Throws Out Draft Exemptions for Ultra-OrthodoxCanadian Judge Who Wore Trump Hat in Court Will Remain on the BenchChristopher Columbus Statue in Central Park Is Vandalized