AURORA, CO. (THECOUNT) — Miguel Villalon, has been identified as the soldier killed in an IED attack while he was in a vehicle in Kandahar province, according to multiple reports.
Another service member killed in the attack has not yet been identified.
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The Taliban took immediate responsibility for the brutal attack.
“Tonight, the Aurora community mourns the heartbreaking loss of Miguel Vallalon, 21,” the post reads. “He was one of two U.S. service members who passed away today while serving in Afghanistan. A former student at East Aurora High School, Miguel was proud to serve in the United States Army,” reports MSN.
Last year was one of the deadliest for the United States, with 23 American troops killed, even as Washington engaged in peace talks with the Taliban.
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