Green Berets killed in combat in Afghanistan identified
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army's Special Operations Command on Thursday released the names of the two Green Berets who were killed a day earlier during combat operations in Afghanistan. Master Sgt. Luis F. Deleon-Figueroa, 31, and Master Sgt. Jose J. Gonzalez, 35, died as a result of small arms fire in northern Faryab Province. Both were members of 7th Special Forces Group, which is based at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. "It was an honor having them serve within the ranks," said Col. John W. Sannes, commander of 7th Group. "They were a ...
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