{"id":48862,"date":"2018-07-08T22:25:09","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T22:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/07\/08\/pentagon-identifies-soldier-killed-in-apparent-insider-attack-in-afghanistan\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T03:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:45:46","slug":"pentagon-identifies-soldier-killed-in-apparent-insider-attack-in-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/news\/your-navy\/2018\/07\/08\/pentagon-identifies-soldier-killed-in-apparent-insider-attack-in-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon identifies soldier killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pentagon on Sunday released the name of the soldier killed in an apparent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2018\/07\/07\/us-service-member-killed-2-others-wounded-in-afghanistan-attack\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">insider attack <\/a>in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cpl. Joseph Maciel, 20, died Saturday in Tarin Kowt district in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/flashpoints\/2018\/05\/30\/why-should-the-us-stay-in-afghanistan-the-commander-of-coalition-forces-offers-his-views-as-he-departs\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Afghanistan<\/a>\u2019s Uruzgan province. Two other soldiers were wounded in the attack, which is under investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maciel, of South Gate, California, was an infantryman assigned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armytimes.com\/news\/your-army\/2016\/07\/05\/back-to-basics-army-dials-up-traditional-soldiering-once-again\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment<\/a>, 3rd Infantry Division, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armytimes.com\/news\/your-army\/2017\/02\/16\/fort-benning-to-stand-up-security-force-brigades-training-academy\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Benning<\/a>, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers from Task Force 1-28 Infantry are deployed in support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armytimes.com\/news\/your-army\/2018\/02\/22\/first-of-its-kind-armys-newest-advisers-prepare-for-units-maiden-deployment\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">1st Security Force Assistance Brigade<\/a>, a specialized unit of Army advisers who are deployed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armytimes.com\/news\/your-army\/2018\/06\/13\/the-1st-security-force-assistance-brigade-has-been-in-afghanistan-almost-100-days-this-is-what-theyve-been-up-to\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">train, advise and assist <\/a>Afghan forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers are supporting Operation Freedom\u2019s Sentinel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maciel served in the Army for two years, and Fort Benning was his first assignment, according to information released by the 3rd Infantry Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had been deployed to Afghanistan since February. He is survived by his parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maciel\u2019s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Achievement Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCpl. Maciel was an excellent soldier beloved by his teammates and dedicated to our mission,\u201d said Lt. Col. David Conner, Maciel\u2019s battalion commander, in a statement. \u201cHe will be greatly missed by the entire Black Lion family. 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