U.S. Troop Deaths in Afghanistan Now at 53 for June

 U.S. forces spokesman Col. Wayne Shanks said Sunday the American died Saturday. He did not provide further details because family members had not been notified.

June has been one of the deadliest months for U.S. forces in Afghanistan, with 53 Americans killed including the latest death. That's approaching the toll of 59 dead in October 2009 - the deadliest month of the nine-year war for U.S. forces.

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U.S. Troop Deaths in Afghanistan Now at 53 for June