Pentagon Identifies Green Beret Killed In Afghanistan

Sergeant First Class Michael James Global, a Green Beret from Washington Township, NJ, was in Afghanistan supporting Operation Freedom. He died from injuries sustained during combat operations on Sunday. The Pentagon is investigating the incident, while the Taliban has claimed responsibility. Global's death marks the 20th combat fatality in Afghanistan this year.

What was Sergeant First Class Michael James Global's role in Afghanistan?

• He was a diplomat.

• He was a Green Beret.

• He was a medic.

• He was a journalist.

Where was Sergeant Global from?

• Chicago, IL

• New York City, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Washington Township, NJ

What was the cause of Global's passing?

• A training accident

• Injuries sustained during combat

• Injuries from a car accident

• Natural causes

Who claimed responsibility for the attack on Global's unit?

• The Taliban

• A local militia

• Al-Qaeda

• ISIS

How many combat fatalities had occurred in Afghanistan this year by the time of Global's death?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10