SECURITYJul 21 · 14:27 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEAssociated Press

US military identifies soldier killed disarming a drone in Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina

A 30-year-old U.S. soldier from North Carolina was killed while disarming an Iranian drone in northern Iraq. The deceased, Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, will posthumously receive a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge, and be promoted to staff sergeant. Two other U.S. Army soldiers were killed in Jordan defending against Iranian attacks.

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