U.S. Service Member Killed In Afghanistan

A death in action was confirmed, but the name is withheld until family notification. This incident follows President Trump's cancellation of peace talks with the Taliban, attributed to a Taliban attack in Kabul that resulted in a U.S. soldier's death. There have been 17 U.S. combat deaths in Afghanistan this year.

What is the protocol before publicly announcing the name of a person killed in action?

• The name is announced immediately.

• The family is notified first.

• The name is never announced.

• The name is announced after a month.

Who confirmed the death of the individual killed in action?

• The Afghan Government

• The US President

• The United Nations

• Resolute Support

What event led to the cancellation of peace talks between President Trump and the Taliban?

• A diplomatic disagreement.

• A natural disaster in Afghanistan.

• An economic crisis.

• A recent Taliban attack in Kabul.

What was the reason given by President Trump for calling off the peace talks?

• A request from the Afghan government.

• A change in US foreign policy.

• A disagreement over trade policies.

• A recent Taliban attack in Kabul.

How many US combat deaths have occurred in Afghanistan this year?

• 10

• 17

• 25

• 30