American Service Member, DOD Contractors Killed in Terrorist Attack in Kenya

American Service Member, DOD Contractors Killed in Terrorist Attack in Kenya
Map showing the approximate location of the terror attack in Lamu County, Kenya. The U.S. military said an Al-Qaeda affiliated group attacked Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, on Jan. 5, 2020. OpenStreetMaps
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. military’s Africa Command confirmed that one American serviceman and two Department of Defense (DOD) contractors were killed on Sunday when the al-Shabaab terrorist group attacked the Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya.

Two DOD members were also wounded in the assault, according to a Sunday afternoon statement from Africa Command, adding that they are being evacuated and are in stable condition.
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Jack Phillips
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