Fort Lee Army Sgt. Mihail Golin Killed In Afghanistan

FORT LEE, NJ — A borough resident and U.S. Army soldier was killed while serving in Afghanistan Jan. 1.

The U.S. Army announced that Sgt. First Class Mihali Golin was killed in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Senator Cory Booker issued a statement reflecting on Golin's service to his country following the Army's announcement.

Booker said Golin "served our nation with courage and distinction, and his death will be felt across New Jersey.

"Let us honor Sergeant Golin's extraordinary courage by reflecting on his commitment to the nation he loved, and by recognizing the profound debt of gratitude we owe to him and to his family for their sacrifice," Booker said. "I extend my deepest condolences to Sergeant Golin's family and friends during this very difficult time, and my thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers injured in this tragic incident.”

According to The Washington Post, Golin was killed in a mountainous area along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border during a military operation.

Four other service members were wounded Monday, according to the report. United States forces have been combating both the Islamic State and the Taliban, U.S. military officials said Tuesday, the report said.

Maj. Christopher Ophardt released the following statement regarding Golin's death Wednesday night:

“Per U.S. Department of Defense policy, the U.S. Army declines to release the name of the service member killed in Afghanistan until 24 hours after next of kin notification has been completed."

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