Afghanistan

Last week we learned of the death of Staff Sgt. Matthew "Tatonka" McClintock of the Washington National Guard in Afghanistan. The green beret died in action only months after celebrating his second anniversary and the birth of his son Declan. Here's what you can do to help:

Major Scott Smiley is a 1999 Pasco High graduate, and his story will provide inspiration and hope. He is the ONLY blind officer in the entire U.S. Military.

Robert Wayne Ellis, a soldier from Kennewick, was killed in Afghanistan two weeks ago. His body will arrive at the Pasco Airport at 10:00 a.m. on June 29.

Robert Wayne Ellis, from Kennewick WA, was one of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday. KEPR spoke with Robert's mother, who stated that her son's death was likely caused by a mortar or rocket. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 PM at Grace Baptist Church in Kennewick...

National Guard members stationed at Fairchild  Air Force Base outside of Spokane are headed to Afghanistan, according to a press statement released today.

Editor's Note: This post has been updated to reflect that 30 American troops were killed in the attack, rather than 31, as initially reported. Taliban insurgents shot down an American military helicopter in Afghanistan Saturday, killing 30 American troops, 7 Afghan commandos, and an interpreter multiple news outlets are reporting.