Pine Plains has lost an accomplished woman who grew up in the small town. 

"This community is grateful for what she provided America, and [for being] a hero," said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.  

Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, formerly Shannon Smith, was one of four Americans killed in a suicide bombing in Syria on Wednesday — an attack that has since been claimed by ISIS. 

Kent and two other Americans killed were identified, but the Pentagon has not identified the fourth fatality. As well, three other American troops were injured in the attack.

This is the deadliest attack on U.S. troops in Syria since American forces entered the country in 2015. The Pentagon says Kent was a sailor in the Navy and was based at Fort Meade in Maryland. In the past, Kent was assigned to posts in Georgia, Virginia and Washington, D.C. 

Kent graduated from Stissing Mountain in 2001, an honors student who went on to serve in the military. The Dutchess County Legislature Chairperson sent out a statement about Kent. 

"I am not surprised she quickly rose through the ranks as a Navy Cryptologist, as she was a master of languages — speaking seven fluently. Those of us who knew her personally will remember her brilliant mind, loving nature, and always hold her as our small town hero. I pray that her family finds comfort and support during this difficult time,” the statement said.

Flags are at half staff at the Pine Plain School District, and at state government buildings, until Kent's internment.