Grim Milestone Nears For US In Afghan War

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin C. Kilgore patrols past the compound his unit held for two days during Operation Khanjar in Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2009. Kilgore is assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Kurt Stahl

From CBS News:

August Set to Become Deadliest Month for American Troops Since Invasion as 44th Death Confirmed by Military.

(AP) NATO says a U.S. service member has been killed in a militant attack involving a roadside bomb and gunfire.

The death brings to 44 the number of U.S. troops who have died in Afghanistan this month, tying August with July for the deadliest month of the eight-year war.

NATO says the American died in southern Afghanistan on Thursday when the troop's patrol responded to the gunfire attack.

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My Comment: My prediction is that this story is going to be repeated next month .... the following month .... the month after .....