Riga, Latvia born US sergeant.

Golin, who emigrated from Latvia in 2004, enlisted in the Army in early 2005.

He served as an infantryman with the 25th Infantry Division in Alaska before graduating from the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2014.

He had previously deployed to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan, according to a release from U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

His awards include two Purple Hearts, three Army Commendation Medals and three Army Achievement Medals.

The soldier is survived by his ex-wife and a 6-year-old daughter, both of whom live in Colorado.

Sergeant First Class Mihail Golin served our nation with courage and distinction, and his death is a loss that will be felt across New Jersey. Let us honor Sergeant Golin's extraordinary courage by reflecting on his commitment to the nation he loved, and by recognizing the profound debt of gratitude we owe to him and to his family for their sacrifice. I extend my deepest condolences to Sergeant Golin's family and friends during this very difficult time, and my thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers injured in this tragic incident.”

Booker Statement on Death of New Jersey Soldier Mihail Golin

https://www.booker.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=718