The United States’ Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, extended his condolences to Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman over the death of a member of the Croatian Armed Forces, Josip Briški, serving in NATO’s mission to Afghanistan. Hale also expressed condolences to the Briški family. The United States greatly appreciate the courage of Croatian soldiers, who for nearly two decades are actively contributing to the building and preservation of world peace.