US Service Members Killed In Iraq "Incident"

Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday, August 13.

Initial reports from Combined Task Force Inherent Resolve indicate the incident was not due to enemy contact.

Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the task force, said of the incident:

“The entire counter-ISIS Coalition sends our deepest condolences to these heroes’ families, friends and teammates.

 "There are no words to describe the respect I have for you and sorrow I have for your loss

 "I hope there is some small solace in knowing their loss has meaning for our country and all the nations of the coalition as the fallen service members were fighting to defeat a truly evil enemy and to protect our homelands.”

 The incident remains under investigation.