family from 2013 when he surprised them after completing a ten-month tour of duty. this was his third overseas deployment and staff sergeant michael anthony cinco. his death was confirmed by the military tonight but his family is declining to share additional information at this time. monday's attack outside of bagram killed six american troops and injured three others. the taliban has claimed responsibility for this attack. it's the deadliest attack on u.s. troops since 2012 by the taliban. and it comes as the taliban are reportedly mounting an effort to retake the largest provinces in afghanistan, helmand province that has seen some of the fiercest fighting in this now 15-year long war. joining us is courtney kube. appreciate your time tonight. >> thanks for having me.