U.S. Soldier Is Killed Fighting Taliban in Afghanistan Pfc. Hansen B. Kirkpatrick, 19, was part of a counterterrorism unit targeting Taliban fighters in Helmand Province; two other soldiers were wounded in the mission. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:John Cantlie, Photographer Held by ISIS for 6 Years, Is Still Alive, U.K. SaysMyanmar’s Hero Was Killed Here. Now U.S. Brands are Setting up Stalls.Your Tuesday BriefingÓscar Arias Sánchez, a Nobel Winner and Former President of Costa Rica, Is Accused of Sexual AssaultLeader of Greece, Visiting Turkey, Aims to Build Ties and Improve His Image at HomePope Francis Says He’s Willing to Mediate in Venezuela if Both Sides Want