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:Caroline Kennedy, an Ambassador Whose Role Transcended the EmbassyRussia Denies Having Compromising Material on Donald TrumpUnited Arab Emirates Says 5 Officials Are Among Dead in Afghan BlastsChina Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan StraitEditorial: In Bolivia, an Entrenched PresidentProsecutors Seek 2 Years in Jail for James Cartwright in Leak Case