The U.S. military is confirming an investigation is underway into why four Green Berets were killed while on patrol in Niger.
U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says the expectation of coming under fire was low as the training mission continued.
The Defence Secretary confirmed they always want to know why any American soldier dies.
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U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis adds the war on terror and militant Islam continues.
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Secretary Mattis says the relationships with locals matters, and the folks in Niger were helpful.
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