A rough week for ISAF

It's been a rough week for the United States here in Afghanistan. Over the past couple of days, five US service members have been killed in action here. Their deaths should be remembered in the hearts and minds of every American safe on the home front.

In addition, this week we also lost a Canadian, an Australian and a couple of British soldiers. All here appreciate these countries, their contributions and the sacrifice their people have made.

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International Security Assistance Force – Afghanistan

Five ISAF soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (January 9) — Five ISAF soldiers were killed today in southern Afghanistan. “We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the soldiers who died while working to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan,” said Brigadier General Richard Blanchette, ISAF Spokesperson. “We have lost five valuable members of our team and these losses will be felt across ISAF.”