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June 11, 2018

Pentagon: U.S. Special Operations Soldier Alexander Conrad Killed in Somalia
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The Pentagon says U.S. Special Operations soldier Alexander Conrad of
Chandler, Arizona, was killed in southwestern Somalia on Friday. The
Pentagon says he and fellow troops were attacked by the militant group
al-Shabab. Four other U.S. soldiers were wounded. There are reportedly
about 500 U.S. troops stationed in Somalia.


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