Anne Smedinghoff `` was doing what she loved , '' her parents say . The 25-year-old is believed to be the first U.S. diplomat killed since Benghazi . Two civilians and 3 U.S. service members were killed delivering books to a school . `` She particularly enjoyed the opportunity to work directly with the Afghan people and was always looking for opportunities to reach out and help to make a difference in the lives of those living in a country ravaged by war , '' Tom and Mary Beth Smedinghoff said . A State Department official said that Stevens had been in Libya for about three weeks as part of an effort by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to build support among Libyans who have long complained of mistreatment
Anne Smedinghoff `` was doing what she loved , '' her parents say . The 25-year-old is believed to be the first U.S. diplomat killed since Benghazi . Two civilians and 3 U.S. service members were killed delivering books to a school . A State Department official said that Stevens had been in Libya for about three weeks as part of an effort by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to build support among Libyans who have long complained of mistreatment