The Defense Department on Thursday night released the name of the soldier who was killed this week in Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler, 27, died Wednesday in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, from wounds he suffered when an improvised explosive device exploded during combat operations.
The incident is under investigation.
Butler, of Monticello, Utah, was a Special Forces soldier assigned to the Utah National Guard’s B Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group.
Butler had been a member of the Utah Guard since 2008. He deployed to Afghanistan in April.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.
JERSEY SHORE, NJ. (THECOUNT) -- – The sky's been buzzing with mystery as residents from…
LEVITTOWN, PA. (THECOUNT) -- In a shocking turn of events, Dr. Kenneth Fox, aged 55,…
JEFFERSON PARISH, LA. (THECOUNT) -- Grieving family members have identified one of the 17-year-old girls…
CADDO PARISH, LA. (THECOUNT) -- A driver is dead after a wreck that happened just…
KITTERY, ME. (THECOUNT) -- The Biddeford Police Department is mourning the loss of veteran officer,…
MOAPA, NV (THECOUNT) -- Las Vegas Metro Officer Colton Pulsipher has been confirmed as one…