NEW: Two American soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week were identified as sergeants originally from central New York and Germany, says the Pentagon.
Two American soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week were identified as sergeants originally from central New York and Germany, the Pentagon said Thursday.died Tuesday in combat in the Afghan province of Uruzgan,Riley, originally from Heilbronn, Germany, was assigned to then 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group out of Fort Carson, Colorado.
"It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of Master Sgt. Micheal Riley in Afghanistan," Col. Lawrence G. Ferguson, the commander of the 10th Special Forces Group , said. “We will honor his service and sacrifice as we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission.” Johnston, originally from Trumansburg, New York, came from the 79th Ordnance Battalion , 71st Ordnance Group, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.his remains at Dover Air Force Base and have him buried in Texas, NBC affiliate WETM in Elmira, New York, reported.
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