SECURITYJul 21 · 13:13 UTCDEFENSE NEWSNikki Wentling

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone

The Pentagon identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in northern Iraq. A second service member was wounded, and two other U.S. soldiers were recently killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan. Swinton will posthumously receive the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and be promoted to staff sergeant.

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