U.S. Marines depart a checkpoint and patrol back to Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, May 30, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga
Afghan Roadside Bomb Kills Five US Nato Soldiers -- BBC
A roadside bomb has killed five US soldiers serving as part of the Nato force in southern Afghanistan, the alliance says.
The deaths came after three British troops were killed by a roadside bomb this week in southern Helmand province.
The Taliban launched its annual spring offensive on Sunday, saying it would target foreign military bases and diplomatic areas.
Nato is in the process of handing security operations to Afghan forces.
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More News On Today's Deadly Attack In Afghanistan
NATO: 5 Troops Killed In Southern Afghanistan -- NPR/AP
NATO: 5 troops killed in southern Afghanistan -- USA Today
Bomb kills five U.S. soldiers in southern Afghanistan -- Reuters
5 service members killed in Afghanistan -- CNN
My Comment: When I wake up in the morning it is a force of habit that the first thing that I always read is the US/ISAF casualty report. I look forward to the day when they stop publishing these stats. My prayers are with the families and loved ones.