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A US military member was killed in Afghanistan last Saturday – the second to die this month in the country and the 10th this year.
The news was announced in a press release by Sgt. 1st class Debra Richardson, spokesperson for Resolute Support. No further details on how the solder was killed was given.
The identity of the soldier was not revealed, pending the notification of the next of kin.
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Two Afghan soldiers were killed and two others wounded in another incident Saturday when their helicopter crashed in Kandahar province, according to the Associated Press.
Major Brent Taylor, 39, is the last member of the military who died in Afghanistan. He died during an insider attack in Kabul on November 3rd. Taylor, a member of the US Army National Guard, was the mayor of North Ogden, Utah.
Taylor was in his fourth deployment overall and in second place in Afghanistan.
Insider attacks are a growing problem for the United States in Afghanistan. Three insider attacks took place over three weeks in late October and early November. An insider attack on October 18 in Kandahar killed a reputed Afghan police chief, General Abdul Raziq, and injured the US Brigade. General Jeffrey Smiley. A Czech soldier was killed during an insider attack in the province of Herat on October 22nd.
Saturday's death comes just two days after President Donald Trump hinted that it would be possible to visit troops in Afghanistan. The president has not yet visited any military in Afghanistan or Iraq during his first two years in office.
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"We are going to do some interesting things and in due course we will do some very interesting things," Trump said, questioned about a possible visit.
He made these comments after a Thanksgiving call with leaders from every military branch serving around the world.
"Melania and I want to express our gratitude for the sacrifices you made to defend your nation when you are far away from your family and loved ones, I hope you can rest assured knowing that all the American families you hold near your heart we're all fine, "said Trump.
The president was questioned about the potential for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and added that "strong" negotiations were under way and that "we will see what happens".
ABC News Meridith McGraw contributed to this report.
