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Al-Shabaab fighter responsible for US soldier’s death has been killed by US forces

The militant was responsible for the attack on June 8, 2018, that killed Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Conrad, AFRICOM spokesman Col. Chris Karns told Military Times.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Mattis: Despite recent KIAs in Africa, US troops aren’t there for combat

But strike forces are an option if needed, defense secretary says.

By Todd South

5 years ago