Soldier from Harford County killed fighting ISIS in Afghanistan

A Harford County soldier has died while fighting against ISIS in Afghanistan. Download the WBAL app.Army Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar was killed Saturday when his unit came under fire in eastern Afghanistan. De Alencar, 37, was a Special Forces weapons sergeant who had received a Purple Heart. Army commendation medal, Army achievement medal and several other awards. Before joining the Army, De Alencar graduated from Joppatowne High School. Gov. Larry Hogan offered condolences to the De Alencar family. The governor’s office said De Alencar leaves behind a wife and five children.

A Harford County soldier has died while fighting against ISIS in Afghanistan.


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Army Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar was killed Saturday when his unit came under fire in eastern Afghanistan.

De Alencar, 37, was a Special Forces weapons sergeant who had received a Purple Heart. Army commendation medal, Army achievement medal and several other awards.

Before joining the Army, De Alencar graduated from Joppatowne High School.

Gov. Larry Hogan offered condolences to the De Alencar family. The governor’s office said De Alencar leaves behind a wife and five children.