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UPDATED 3:45 PM PT — Wednesday, December 25, 2019
The remains of a U.S. soldier who was killed in combat in Afghanistan, returns to the U.S.An Army team escorted the body of Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble Wednesday during a “dignified transfer” ceremony attended by multiple U.S. officials.
The Pentagon said Goble died Sunday of injuries he sustained in an IED attack claimed by the Taliban.
The 33-year-old, who became a green beret in 2007, was from New Jersey and was on his final tour of duty and was set to return home in less than a month.
“Sgt. 1st Class Goble was more than just a member of the 7th Special Forces Group, he was a brother to us, and a beloved family member to the Northwest Florida community,” said group commander, Col. John Sannes.
He worked as a senior intelligence sergeant in the 7th Special Forces Group, and was on his final tour of duty when he was killed.
