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There have also been three non-combat deaths this year. More than 2,400 Americans have died in the 18-year war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. military statement added that in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, the names of the service members killed in action are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of their next of kin is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i>This is a developing story. 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