First American dies in combat against Islamic state group after he and dozens of US special operations troops and Iraqi forces raided compound to free hostagesThe first American soldier to die in combat against the Islamic State group in Iraq was identified Friday as a 20-year army veteran and Oklahoma native who had been deployed 11 times to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2004. Related: US forces rescue Iraqi hostages facing 'imminent execution' by Isis Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com