# U.S. Troops Face Rising Casualties | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-19T20:35:02+00:00
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## Resource

U.S. troops face mounting losses as two die in Jordan and another in Iraq during drone recovery ops, pushing total casualties to 17—each loss a devastating blow to families and a stark reminder of the relentless dangers in active zones. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/172240c3bf13700c

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