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Date of Announcement
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Names
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Cause of Casualty
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May 8, 2008
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Spc. Jeremy R. Gullett, 22, of Greenup, Ky
Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Roberts, 25, of Farmington, N. M.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0394-08
May 08, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 7 in the
Sabari District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle
encountered an improvised explosive device. Killed were:
Spc. Jeremy R. Gullett, 22, of Greenup, Ky., who was
assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort
Campbell, Ky.
Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Roberts, 25, of Farmington, N. M.,
who was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
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April 30, 2008
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Pfc. William T. Dix, 32, of Culver City, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
364-08
April 30, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pfc. William T. Dix, 32, of Culver
City, Calif., died April 27 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, of injuries
suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 14th
Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, I Corps, Fort Lewis, Wash.
The incident is under investigation.
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April 30, 2008
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Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell, 30, of Ramona, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
363-08
April 30, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell,
30, of Ramona, Calif., died April 29 in Bastion, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when enemy forces attacked using small arms fire. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
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April 30, 2008
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Senior Airman Jonathan A. V. Yelner, 24, of Lafayette,
Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 361-08
April 30, 2008
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Airman Jonathan A. V.
Yelner, 24, of Lafayette, Calif., died April 29 near Bagram,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an
improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 28th Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.
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April 18, 2008
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1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, 35, of Athens, Ga.
Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, 24, of Rogers, Ark.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 318-08
April 18, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two
Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, 35, of Athens, Ga.
Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, 24, of Rogers, Ark.
Both Marines died April 15 while conducting combat operations
in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. They were both assigned to
Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejuene, N.C.
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March 15, 2008
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Staff Sgt.Collin J. Bowen, 38, of Millersville, Md.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 210-08
March 15, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt.Collin J. Bowen, 38, of
Millersville, Md., died March 14 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San
Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered Jan. 2 in Khowst Province,
Afghanistan, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment,
Maryland Army National Guard, Towson, Md.
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March 12, 2008
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Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, 25, of Hornbrook, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 190-08
March 12, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, 25, of
Hornbrook, Calif., died March 8 at Orgun E, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in
Gholam Haydar Kala, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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March 8, 2008
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Chief Special Warfare Operator Lance Vaccaro
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Associated Press - March 8, 2008 10:24 AM ET
PHOENIX (AP) - The Navy has identified a SEAL who died
during parachute training in Arizona as an 11-year veteran of the
special warfare force from Reading, Pennsylvania.
The Navy says Chief Special Warfare Operator Lance
Vaccaro died Thursday while undergoing training south of Phoenix. He was
35.
Navy Commander Greg Geisen says he was the second SEAL
to die in the past month during parachute training at a base in Marana,
Arizona. The Navy has suspended training at the facility and initiated a
safety stand-down.
Vaccaro joined the Navy in 1991 and had been assigned
to a SEAL team based at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base in Virginia
Beach, Virginia since 1997.
He had been awarded campaign medals for service in
Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan and held two combat action ribbons.
The Navy didn't release information on survivors.
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March 5, 2008
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Spc. Steven R. Koch, 23, of Milltown, N. J.
Sgt. Robert T. Rapp, 22, of Sonora, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0182-08
March 05, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Mar. 3 in the
Sabari District of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during combat
operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N. C.
Killed were:
Spc. Steven R. Koch, 23, of Milltown, N. J.
Sgt. Robert T. Rapp, 22, of Sonora, Calif.
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Feb 21, 2008
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National News
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| Thursday, February 21,
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| Airman dies as 2 fighter jets
collide during training over Gulf of Mexico |
EGLIN AIR FORCE
BASE, Fla. (AP) _ An Air Force fighter pilot died Wednesday after
his jet and another likely collided during a training exercise and
crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The other pilot was rescued and
is expected to survive.
The single-seat F-15C Eagles crashed Wednesday off the Florida
Panhandle, said Col. Todd Harmer, commander of the 33rd Fighter
Wing, 58th Fighter Squadron. The pilots had ejected and were later
rescued.
The base has suffered a "great loss," Harmer said in an
e-mailed statement. He said, "We will continue to do
everything we can to assist our families and airmen at this tragic
time."
The cause of the collision about 35 miles south of Tyndall Air
Force Base was not immediately known, but the Air Force will
investigate, Harmer said. Weather in the area was clear.
The exercise emphasized "basic maneuvers and tactics,"
Harmer said.
A Coast Guard rescue jet located one pilot and radioed the
location to a fishing vessel, which picked him up, said Coast
Guard Petty Officer James Harless. A Coast Guard helicopter then
hoisted the pilot off the vessel.
That pilot told rescuers he saw the other pilot also eject but
lost him in the clouds, Harless said. He told them the approximate
location for the second pilot, who was found by a Coast Guard
helicopter, Harless said.
Both pilots had been with the wing "for quite some
time," Harmer said.
No debris from the jets has been found, Harless said.
The Air Force grounded all of its F-15s — nearly 700 — after
the catastrophic failure of an F-15C during a routine training
flight in Missouri in November. The pilot safely ejected.
Most were back in service by January, but others were grounded
indefinitely after defects were found.
The Air Force began using the F-15C in 1979. The planes, built by
McDonnell Douglas Corp., were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991
in support of Operation Desert Storm and have since been used in
Iraq, Turkey and Bosnia.
The planes can fly as high as 65,000 feet, and each costs about
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Feb 14, 2008
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Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Thomas J. Valentine, (SEAL), 37,
of Ham Lake, Minn.
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Navy Identifies SEAL who Died During
Training Exercise
Story Number: NNS080215-14
Release Date: 2/15/2008 1:15:00 PM
From Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Senior Chief Special
Warfare Operator Thomas J. Valentine, (SEAL), 37, of Ham Lake, Minn.,
died from injuries suffered while conducting parachute training
operations in Casa Grande, Ariz., Feb. 13.
The incident took place while conducting training at a military training
facility previously used for parachute training by Navy personnel in
Marana, Ariz. Casa Grande Emergency Medical Service personnel pronounced
Valentine dead at approximately 9:20 a.m. EST. An investigation by the
Navy, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and local authorities to
determine the details of the incident is in progress.
"Senior Chief Valentine was one of the finest SEALs I have ever
known. He served his country with valor during multiple tours to
Afghanistan and Iraq," said Capt. Scott Moore, commander, Naval
Special Warfare Development Group. "A role model, mentor, and
incredible leader, Tom epitomized what we as SEALs strive for, a
complete commitment to excellence. Our thoughts and prayers go out to
his wife, son, daughter, and entire family. His loss is felt by the
entire Naval Special Warfare community."
Valentine enlisted in the U.S. Navy Aug. 10, 1989 and graduated from
boot camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., in October. In
January 1990, Valentine entered Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S)
training in Coronado, Calif., Class 169.
Following graduation from BUD/S, Valentine attended other advanced
training courses and reported to an East Coast-based SEAL Team in
November 1990. He served in East Coast-based SEAL Teams the remainder of
his career.
His military awards and decorations include the three Bronze Stars with
"V" for Valor, two Joint Service Commendation Medals, three
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medals, three Combat Action Ribbons, five Good Conduct
Medals, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, seven
Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, NATO Medal, two National Defense Service
Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, Naval Arctic Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation
Medal (Kuwait), and Southwest Asia Service Medal.
"This is a stark reminder that what these warriors do on a daily
basis is very dangerous, both on and off of the battlefield. It's
incredibly important for them to train like they're going to fight to
ensure success on the battlefield. This premise demands potentially
dangerous training evolutions," said Lt. David Luckett, Naval
Special Warfare spokesperson.
Valentine is survived by his wife, two children, parents, brother and
sister.
For more news from Naval Special Warfare Group 2, visit www.navy.mil/local/nswgtwo/.
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SEAL Dies During Training Exercise
Story Number: NNS080214-10
Release Date: 2/14/2008 2:28:00 PM
From Naval Special Warfare Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- A Virginia Beach-based
Navy SEAL died Feb. 13 while conducting parachute training near the city
of Casa Grande, Ariz.
The incident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. EST and is currently under
investigation.
The SEAL, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of
kin, was a special warfare operator assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL
Team.
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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. —
Casa Grande police say a Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday during a
parachute jump.
The victim died after plunging to the
ground near one of the holes at the Mission Royale Golf Club.
Police Cmdr. Scott Sjerven said the
death occurred during a SEAL training exercise. He said the
investigation into the death, which occurred about 7:15 a.m., was being
handled by the military.
Television station KSAZ-TV in Phoenix
reported the victim was from Virginia and had been participating in a
training exercise based in the Marana area, north of Tucson.
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Navy SEAL Found Dead On Golf Course
POSTED: 12:28 pm MST February 13, 2008
UPDATED: 7:16 am MST February 14, 2008
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. -- A Virginia Beach-based Navy SEAL was found dead
Wednesday morning on a golf course in Casa Grande.
The SEAL, whose name was not released, was a Special
Warfare Operator from Hampton Roads, Va. He died while conducting a
parachute training operation out of Marana, about 30 miles south of
Phoenix.
The body was found near one of the greens shortly
after 7 a.m. by a Mission Royale Golf Course maintenance worker on his
morning rounds.
Casa Grande police said the Navy arrived immediately
to retrieve the body.
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Feb 14, 2008
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Staff Sgt. Javares J. Washington, 27, of Pensacola, Fla.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 126-08
February 14, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Javares J. Washington,
27, of Pensacola, Fla., died Feb. 11 at Camp Buehring in Kuwait City,
Kuwait, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was assigned
to the 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation
Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. The
incident is under investigation.
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Feb 6, 2008
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Staff Sgt. Donald T. Tabb, 29, of Norcross, Ga.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 103-08
February 06, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald T. Tabb, 29, of Norcross, Ga., died Feb. 5 in Sangin,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 6th Military Police Detachment,
1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, Fort Rucker, Ala.
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Feb 1, 2008
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Shapoor Alexander Ghane Jr.
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Navy identifies SEAL killed during
live-fire exercise
By CHELSEA J. CARTER Associated Press Writer
Article Launched: 02/01/2008 10:33:19 AM PST
SAN DIEGO—A Navy SEAL shot and killed during a live-fire exercise
was identified Friday as a 22-year-old Las Vegas man.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Shapoor Alexander Ghane Jr.
died Wednesday from gunshot wounds suffered during a training exercise
at a facility run by contractors in Lake Cormorant, Miss.
Ghane, known as Alexander, was participating with
his Coronado-based SEAL team in a "close-quarter combat"
training scenario—fighting an enemy with weapons at very close
range, said Lt. Tommy Crosby, a Naval Special Warfare Group 1
spokesman in Coronado, Calif.
The shooting occurred at the Mid-South Institute of
Self-Defense Shooting, a contractor facility sometimes used by the
military for specialized training, Crosby said.
Ghane was pronounced dead after being taken via air
ambulance to Elvis Presley Memorial Hospital.
Ghane's SEAL team mates described him as driven and
dedicated.
"Alex died doing what he loved. He died a SEAL,
with his teammates around him," said Ghane's unit commander,
whose identity was withheld because of classified nature of the team's
missions.
Ghane joined the Navy in June 2004 and entered SEAL
training in November 2004. He joined the West Coast seal teams in June
2007.
"Our family is devastated at the sudden loss of
Alexander," his family said in a statement released by the Navy.
"We are proud of him, proud of all of his accomplishments and the
man that he had become."
Crosby said no other details surrounding the death
would be immediately released.
The death was under joint investigation by the Naval
Criminal Investigative Service and the DeSoto County Sheriff's
Department.
The Navy has about 2,300 SEALS, known for their
elite special operations training and missions, based in Coronado and
Little Creek, Va.
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Jan 27, 2008
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Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Ryan Kahler, 29, of Granite Falls,
Minn.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0069-08
January 27, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Ryan Kahler,
29, of Granite Falls, Minn., died Jan. 26 in FOB Fenty, Afghanistan, of
injuries sustained from small arms fire in Waygul, Afghanistan. Possible
friendly fire. Afghan guard (ally) possibly mistook the soldier as an
enemy combatant and engaged with small arms fire. Incident is under
investigation. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Jan 26, 2008
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Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, 24, of Iowa City, Iowa
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0066-08
January 26, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, 24, of Iowa City, Iowa, died Jan. 25 in
Barikowt, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms
fire while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Jan 14, 2008
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Lt. Col. Richard J. Berrettini, 52, of Wilcox, Pa.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0034-08
January 14, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lt. Col. Richard J. Berrettini,
52, of Wilcox, Pa., died Jan. 11 in San Antonio of wounds suffered on
Jan. 2 in Khowst Province, Afghanistan, when his vehicle encountered an
improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the Pennsylvania Army
National Guard Medical Detachment, Erie Clinic, Erie, Pa.
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Jan 10, 2008
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Sgt. David J. Drakulich, 22, of Reno, Nev.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0027-08
January 10, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. David J. Drakulich, 22, of
Reno, Nev., died Jan. 9 in Chagali, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when
his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to
the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Jan 9, 2008
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Maj. Michael L. Green, 36, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Sgt. James K. Healy, 25, of Hesperia, Calif
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0023-08
January 09, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 7 of wounds
suffered when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in
Laghar Juy, Afghanistan. Killed were:
Maj. Michael L. Green, 36, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, who
died in Laghar Juy, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters, V
Corps, Heidelberg, Germany.
Sgt. James K. Healy, 25, of Hesperia, Calif, who died
at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 703rd
Explosive Ordnance Detachment, Fort Knox, Ky.
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Jan 3, 2008
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Engineman 1st Class Patrick Brendan Mack, 22, of Warren, Mich.
Engineman Fireman Lonnie Lee Davis Jr., 35, of Riverdale, Ga.
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Two U.S. Navy Sailors Die in Ghana
Story Number: NNS080102-01
Release Date: 1/2/2008 6:43:00 AM
From Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet Public
Affairs
NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- Two U.S. Navy Sailors were found dead this
morning in their hotel room while on liberty in Tema, Ghana.
The cause of death is unknown and is being investigated by host nation
authorities in cooperation with U.S. Navy and NCIS officials.
Both Sailors are stationed aboard the Norfolk-based USS Fort McHenry
(LSD 43), which is currently conducting a port visit to Ghana as part of
the Africa Partnership Station initiative.
The names of the deceased are being withheld until the families of the
victims are notified.
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Navy Identifies Sailors
Story Number: NNS080103-06
Release Date: 1/3/2008 10:59:00 AM
From Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet Public
Affairs
NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Forces
Europe/Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet announced Jan. 3 the names of two
Sailors who died in Tema, Ghana Jan. 1.
Engineman 1st Class Patrick Brendan Mack, 22, of Warren, Mich., and
Engineman Fireman Lonnie Lee Davis Jr., 35, of Riverdale, Ga., died Jan.
1 of unknown causes in a hotel room while on liberty in Tema.
The exact causes of the deaths for both Sailors is currently under
investigation.
Both Sailors were permanently assigned to USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), an
Amphibious Landing Dock ship homeported in Little Creek, Va.
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Jan 3, 2008
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Sgt. Shawn F. Hill, 37, of Wellford, S.C.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0009-08
January 03, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Shawn F. Hill, 37, of
Wellford, S.C., died Jan. 2 in Khowst Province, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He
was assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, 218th Infantry Brigade,
South Carolina Army National Guard, Rock Hill, S.C.
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Jan 2, 2008
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Pfc. Brian L. Gorham, 21, of Woodburn, Ky.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 0005-08
January 02, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Brian L. Gorham, 21, of Woodburn, Ky., died Dec. 31 at Fort Sam
Houston, Texas, of wounds suffered on Dec. 12 in Afghanistan when his
vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne
Brigade Combat Team, Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy.
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Dec 31, 2007
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Petty Officer 1st Class Victor W. Jeffries, 52, of
Honolulu, Hawaii,
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1445-07
December 31, 2007
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Petty Officer 1st Class Victor W.
Jeffries, 52, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Dec. 31, 2007 as a result of
injuries suffered Dec. 24 in a vehicular accident in Kuwait. He was
permanently assigned to the Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group,
Kuwait.
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Dec 26, 2007
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Senior Airmen Nicholas D. Eischen, 24, of Sanger, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1435-07
December 26, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Airmen Nicholas D. Eischen,
24, of Sanger, Calif., died Dec. 24 in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in a
non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 60th Medical
Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The circumstances
surrounding the death are under investigation.
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Dec 14, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Michael J. Gabel, 30,
of Crowley, La.
Cpl. Joshua C. Blaney, 25, of
Matthews, N.C.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1409-07
December 14, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today
the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom. They died in Afghanistan from wounds suffered when their
vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. The soldiers were
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd
Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Gabel,
30, of Crowley, La., who died Dec. 12 at Forward Operating Base Curry,
Afghanistan.
Cpl. Joshua C. Blaney, 25, of
Matthews, N.C., who died Dec. 12 at Forward Operating Base Curry,
Afghanistan.
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Dec 13, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Gregory L. Elam, 39, of Columbus, Ga.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1403-07
December 13, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Gregory L. Elam, 39,
of Columbus, Ga., died Dec. 11 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, as a result of
a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 54th Quartermaster
Company, 49th Quartermaster Group, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), located at Fort Lee, Va. This death is under investigation.
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Dec 12, 2007
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Cpl. Tanner J. O'Leary, 23, of
Eagle Butte, S.D.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1400-07
December 12, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today
the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Tanner J. O'Leary, 23, of Eagle Butte, S.D., died Dec. 9 in Musa
Qal'eh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
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Nov 19, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, 26, of Riverside, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1332-07
November 19, 2007
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, 26, of Riverside, Calif., died Nov. 18 of
injuries sustained as a result of a vehicle accident in Kuwait. He was
assigned to the 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron, F.E. Warren Air Force
Base, Wyo. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Nov 15, 2007
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2nd Lt. Stuart F. Liles, 26, of Hot Springs, Ark.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1326-07
November 15, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 2nd Lt. Stuart F. Liles, 26, of
Hot Springs, Ark., died Nov. 13 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries
suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 122nd
Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The incident is under investigation.
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Nov 16, 2007
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Spc. Ashley Sietsema, 20, of Melrose Park, Ill.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1324-07
November 16, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ashley Sietsema, 20, of Melrose Park, Ill., died Nov. 12 in Kuwait
City, Kuwait, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. She was
assigned to the 708th Medical Company, 108th Medical Battalion, 108th
Sustainment Brigade, Illinois National Guard, North Riverside,
Ill. The incident is under investigation.
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Nov 15, 2007
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Capt. David A. Boris, 30, of Pennsylvania.
Spc. Adrian E. Hike, 26, of Callender, Iowa.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1320-07
November 15, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 12 in Bermel,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in was struck
by an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to 1st Squadron,
91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Schweinfurt,
Germany. Killed were:
Capt. David A. Boris, 30, of Pennsylvania.
Spc. Adrian E. Hike, 26, of Callender, Iowa.
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Nov 13, 2007
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Sgt. Phillip A. Bocks, 28, of Troy, Mich.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1308-07
November 13, 2007
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Phillip A. Bocks, 28, of Troy, Mich., died Nov. 9 while conducting
combat operations in Aranus, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine
Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif.
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Nov 13, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Patrick F. Kutschbach, 25, of McKees Rocks,
Pa.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1307-07
November 13, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Patrick F. Kutschbach,
25, of McKees Rocks, Pa., died Nov. 10 in Bagram, Afghanistan, from
wounds suffered in Tagab, Afghanistan, when his vehicle was struck by a
rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Nov 12, 2007
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1st Lt. Matthew C. Ferrara, 24, of
Torrance, Calif., who died Nov. 9 in Aranus.
Sgt. Jeffery S. Mersman, 23, of Parker, Kan., who died Nov. 10 in Aranus.
Spc. Sean K. A. Langevin, 23, of Walnut Creek, Calif., who died Nov.
9 in Aranus.
Spc. Lester G. Roque, 23, of Torrance, Calif., who died Nov. 10 in
Aranus.
Pfc. Joseph M. Lancour, 21, of Swartz Creek, Mich., who died Nov. 10
in Aranus.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1304-07
November 12, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today
the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom. They died of wounds sustained when their patrol was attacked by
direct fire from enemy forces in Aranus, Afghanistan, on Nov 9. They
were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd
Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy. Killed
were:
1st Lt. Matthew C. Ferrara, 24,
of Torrance, Calif., who died Nov. 9 in Aranus.
Sgt. Jeffery S. Mersman, 23, of
Parker, Kan., who died Nov. 10 in Aranus.
Spc. Sean K. A. Langevin, 23,
of Walnut Creek, Calif., who died Nov. 9 in Aranus.
Spc. Lester G. Roque, 23, of
Torrance, Calif., who died Nov. 10 in Aranus.
Pfc. Joseph M. Lancour, 21, of
Swartz Creek, Mich., who died Nov. 10 in Aranus.
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Nov 6, 2007
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Spc. Christine M. Ndururi, 21, of Dracut, Mass.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1286-07
November 06, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Christine M. Ndururi, 21, of
Dracut, Mass., died Nov. 6 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, from a non-combat
related illness. Her death is under investigation. She was
assigned to the 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood,
Texas
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NOV 5, 2007
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Sgt.1st Class Johnny C. Walls, 41, of Bremerton, Wash.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1281-07
November 05, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt.1st Class Johnny C. Walls,
41, of Bremerton, Wash., died Nov. 2 in Uruzgan, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire during
combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
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Oct 31, 2007
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Staff Sgt. James D. Bullard, 28, of Marion, S.C.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1267-07
October 31, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. James D. Bullard, 28,
of Marion, S.C., died Oct. 30 in Spearwan Ghar, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using RPG rounds, machine gun
fire, mortars and small arms fire during combat operations. He was
assigned to the South Carolina National Guard's 1st Battalion, 263rd
Armor Battalion, in Marion, S.C.
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Oct 30, 2007
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Maj. Jeffrey R. Calero, 34, of Queens Village, N.Y.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1262-07
October 30, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Jeffrey R. Calero, 34, of Queens Village, N.Y., died Oct. 29 in
Kajaki, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated while he was on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Massachusetts
National Guard, Springfield, Mass.
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Oct 29, 2007
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Master Sgt. Thomas L. Bruner, 50, of Owensboro, Ky.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1259-07
October 29, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Thomas L. Bruner, 50,
of Owensboro, Ky., died Oct. 28, in Kabul, Afghanistan from a non-combat
related illness. He was assigned to the Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 100th
Division, U.S. Army Reserve, Owensboro, Ky.The incident is under
investigation.
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Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Curreri, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1258-07
October 29, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Curreri, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Oct. 27
in Siet, Lake Jolo Island, Philippines from injuries sustained in a
non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st
Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Wash. The incident is under
investigation.
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Oct 27, 2007
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Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan, 22, of Ontario, Ore., who died
Oct 26 in Asadabad, Afghanistan..
Spc. Hugo V. Mendoza, 29, of Glendale, Ariz., who died Oct 25.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1255-07
October 27, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds
sustained when they came in contact with enemy forces using RPG, machine
gun and small arms fire during combat operations on Oct 25, in Korengal
Valley, Afghanistan. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Vicenza, Italy. Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan, 22, of Ontario, Ore., who died
Oct 26 in Asadabad, Afghanistan.
Spc. Hugo V. Mendoza, 29, of Glendale, Ariz., who died
Oct 25.
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Oct 2, 2007
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Sgt. Edward O. Philpot, 38, of Latta, S.C.,
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1250-07
October 25, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Edward O. Philpot, 38, of
Latta, S.C., died Oct 23 in Afghanistan, from a non-combat related
Humvee rollover accident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 263rd
Armor Regiment, South Carolina National Guard, Dillon, S.C. This
incident is under investigation.
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Oct 24, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Larry I. Rougle, 25, of West Jordan, Utah
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1247-07
October 24, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Larry I. Rougle, 25,
of West Jordan, Utah, died Oct. 23 in Sawtalo Sar Mountain, Kunar
Province, Afghanistan, of wounds when he was engaged by enemy small arms
fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd
Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza,
Italy.
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Oct 19, 2007
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Storekeeper Seaman Freddie N. Porter Jr.
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Garfield SEAL trainee dies in boating accident
by The Star-Ledger
Friday October 19, 2007, 12:43 PM
A 19-year-old Garfield resident who was training to
become a Navy SEAL was killed in Virginia when his boat capsized during
a special warfare exercise on the James River, according to a report
in The Record of Bergen County.
Storekeeper Seaman Freddie N. Porter Jr. and two other sailors were
taking part in a nighttime training exercise on Oct. 11 when their
inflatable boat collided with a tugboat just before midnight, family
members said.
The other two men aboard escaped with minor injuries, but search crews
pulled Porter's body out of the river the next morning.
A military funeral service for Porter, who graduated from Garfield High
School in 2005 and was homecoming king in 2001, will be held Saturday at
Kamienski Funeral Home in Garfield, City Manager Tom Duch told The
Record.
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Oct 8, 2007
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Spc. Adam D. Quinn, 22, of Orange City, Fla.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1196-07
October 08, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Adam D. Quinn, 22, of Orange
City, Fla., died Oct. 6 at Forward Operating Base Phoenix, near Bagram,
Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Oct 1, 2007
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Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier, 31, of Charlotte, N.C.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
1174-07
October 01, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier, 31, of
Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 29 at Firebase Wilderness, Afghanistan, of
wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Oct 1, 2007
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Spc. Ciara M. Durkin, 30, of Quincy, Mass.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1171-07
October 01, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Ciara M. Durkin, 30, of Quincy, Mass., died Sept. 28 at Bagram
Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related
incident. She was assigned to the 726th Finance Battalion, Massachusetts
Army National Guard, West Newton, Mass. The circumstances surrounding
the incident are under investigation.
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Sept 27, 2007
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Pfc. Mathew D. Taylor, 21, of Cameron Park, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1163-07
September 27, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Mathew D. Taylor, 21, of Cameron Park, Calif., died Sept. 26 in San
Antonio of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle July 23 in Sarobi District, Afghanistan. He
was assigned to the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment,
173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Sept 27, 2007
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Pfc. Christopher F. Pfeifer, 21, of Spalding, Neb
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1161-07
September 27, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher F. Pfeifer, 21, of Spalding, Neb., died Sept. 25 in San
Antonio, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using
small arms fire Aug. 17 near Kamu, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the
1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Schweinfurt, Germany.
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Sept 26, 2007
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Petty Officer Second Class Charles Luke Milam, 26, of
Littleton, Colo.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1157-07
September 26, 2007
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer Second Class
Charles Luke Milam, 26, of Littleton, Colo., died September 25, while
conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Milam was
a hospital corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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Sept 25, 2007
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Sgt. 1st Class Matthew D. Blaskowski, 27, of Levering,
Mich.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1149-07
September 25, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Matthew D.
Blaskowski, 27, of Levering, Mich., died Sept. 23 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using
small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade
Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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Sept 12, 2007
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Cpl. Travis M. Woods, 21, of Redding, Calif.
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
1109-08
September 12, 2007
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine
who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Travis M. Woods, 21,
of Redding, Calif., died Sept. 9 from wounds suffered while conducting
combat operations in Northern Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was
assigned to3rd Battalion, 1stMarine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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August 30, 2007
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Maj. Henry S. Ofeciar, 37, of Agana, Guam.
Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, of Mount Holly Springs, Penn.
Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Peckville, Penn.
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No. 1062-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 27 at
Forward Operating Base Naray, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when
insurgents attacked their unit during combat operations in Jalalabad,
Afghanistan. Killed were:
Maj. Henry S. Ofeciar, 37, of Agana, Guam.
Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, of Mount Holly Springs,
Penn.
Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Peckville, Penn.
Ofeciar was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.Ball and Argonish were assigned to the 55th
Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Scranton, Penn.
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August 29, 2007
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Sgt. 1st Class Rocky H. Herrera, 43, of Salt Lake City.
Sgt. Cory L. Clark, 25, of Plant City, Fla.
Sgt. Bryce D. Howard, 24, of Vancouver, Wash.
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No. 1060-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died Aug. 28 in Jaji,
Afghanistan, from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Rocky H. Herrera, 43, of Salt Lake
City.
Sgt. Cory L. Clark, 25, of Plant City, Fla.
Sgt. Bryce D. Howard, 24, of Vancouver, Wash.
Herrera and Clark were assigned to the 585th Engineer
Pipeline Company, 864th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer
Brigade.Howard was assigned to Headquarters Support Company, 864th
Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade.The unit is based in Fort
Lewis, Wash.
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August 29, 2007
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Pfc. Thomas R. Wilson, 21, of Maurertown, Va.
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No. 1055-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Thomas R. Wilson, 21, of
Maurertown, Va., died Aug. 27 in Paktika, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when insurgents attacked his unit during combat operations. He
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rdInfantry Regiment (Airborne),
173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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August 25, 2007
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Sgt. 1st Class Daniel E. Miller, 43, of Rossford, Ohio.
Sgt. 1st Class Scott M. Carney, 37, of Ankeny, Iowa.
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No. 1046-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds
sustained from a non-combat related incident in Herat, Afghanistan. The
circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. Killed
were:
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel E. Miller, 43, of Rossford,
Ohio. He was assigned to 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kansas.
Sgt. 1st Class Scott M. Carney, 37, of Ankeny, Iowa.
He was assigned to the 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division of
the Iowa Army National Guard.
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August 22, 2007
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Spc. George V. Libby, 23, of Aberdeen, N.C.
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No. 1033-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. George V. Libby, 23, of
Aberdeen, N.C., died Aug. 20 near Khowst, Afghanistan, of injuries
suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash. The circumstances
surrounding the incident are under investigation.
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August 13, 20077
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Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey D. Kettle, 31, of Madill, Okla.
Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Herndon, Va
Sgt. Charles B. Kitowski III, 31, of Farmers Branch,
Texas
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No. 999-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of
three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died
Aug. 12 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey D. Kettle, 31, of Madill, Okla.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Herndon, Va.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Charles B. Kitowski III, 31, of Farmers Branch,
Texas. He was assigned to the 345th Psychological Operations Company,
2nd Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
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August 13, 2007
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Pvt. Alan J. Austin, 21, of Houston
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No. 997-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Alan J. Austin, 21, of
Houston, died Aug. 12 near Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan,
of injuries suffered from a non-combat related accident. He was assigned
to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The incident is under investigation.
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August 13, 2007
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Pfc. Jordan E. Goode, 21, of Kalamazoo, Mich.
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No. 996-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Jordan E. Goode, 21, of
Kalamazoo, Mich., died Aug. 11 in Zormont, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th
Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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August 6, 2007
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Tech. Sgt. Joey D. Link, 29, of Portland, Tenn
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 969-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 06, 2007
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Joey D. Link, 29, of
Portland, Tenn., died of natural causes at Landstuhl Regional Medical
Center in Germany, Aug. 5. He was assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron,
Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
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August 4, 2007
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Sgt. Taurean T. Harris, 22, of Liberty, Miss
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 962-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 04, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Taurean T. Harris, 22, of
Liberty, Miss., died Aug. 2 in Kala Gush, Afghanistan, of wounds
sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the
202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th Military Intelligence
Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga.
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August 1, 2007
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1st Lt. Benjamin J. Hall, 24, of Virginia
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 953-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 01, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.1st Lt. Benjamin J. Hall, 24, of
Virginia, died July 31 in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when
insurgents attacked his unit during combat operations in Chowkay Valley,
Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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July 31, 2007
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Maj. Thomas G. Bostick Jr., 37, of Llano, Texas, and
Staff Sgt. William R. Fritsche, 23, of Martinsville, Ind.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 942-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 31, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 27 near Kamu,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when their unit came in contact with
enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. They were
assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade
Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy. Killed were:
Maj. Thomas G. Bostick Jr., 37, of Llano, Texas, and
Staff Sgt. William R. Fritsche, 23, of Martinsville,
Ind.
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July 26, 2007
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Pfc. Juan S. Restrepo, 20, of Pembroke Pines, Fla.
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No. 932-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Juan S. Restrepo, 20, of
Pembroke Pines, Fla., died July 22 in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, of
wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
(Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
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July 25, 2007
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1st Sgt. Michael S. Curry Jr., 37, of Dania Beach, Fla.
Sgt. Travon T. Johnson, 29, of Palmdale, Calif.
Pfc. Adam J. Davis, 19, of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Pfc. Jessy S. Rogers, 20, of Copper Center, Alaska.
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No. 925-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died July 23 in Sarobi
District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade
Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy. Killed were:
1st Sgt. Michael S. Curry Jr., 37, of Dania Beach,
Fla.
Sgt. Travon T. Johnson, 29, of Palmdale, Calif.
Pfc. Adam J. Davis, 19, of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Pfc. Jessy S. Rogers, 20, of Copper Center, Alaska.
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July 24, 2007
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Pfc. Zachary R. Endsley, 21, of Spring, Texas
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No. 920-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Zachary R. Endsley, 21, of
Spring, Texas, died July 23 in Arghendab District, Afghanistan, of
wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using
indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry
Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.
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July 11, 2007
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Master Sgt. Randy J. Gillespie, 44, of Coaldale, Colo.
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No. 865-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2007
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman
deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Randy J.
Gillespie, 44, of Coaldale, Colo., died July 9, in Herat, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered during small arms fire outside of Camp Stone. He was
assigned to the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Luke Air Force Base,
Ariz.
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July 10, 2007
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Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Mitchell, 35, of Monterey, Calif.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 853-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Mitchell,
35, of Monterey, Calif., died July 7 in Kidal, Mali, of injuries
sustained from a non-combat related incident. His death is under
investigation. Mitchell was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special
Forces Group, Stuttgart, Germany.
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July 8, 2007
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Sgt. Thomas P. McGee, 23, of Hawthorne, Calif.
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No. 842-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 08, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Thomas P. McGee, 23, of
Hawthorne, Calif., died July 6 of wounds sustained when his vehicle
struck an improvised explosive device in Wazi Khwa, Afghanistan. He was
assigned to the 546th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police
Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
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July 8, 2005
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Spc. Christopher S. Honaker, 23, of Cleveland, N.C.
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No. 844-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 08, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Christopher S. Honaker, 23,
of Cleveland, N.C., died July 5 of wounds sustained from enemy small
arms fire and indirect fire in the Watapor Valley of Kunar Province,
Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment
(Airborne), 173d Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
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July 8, 2007
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Pfc. Joseph A. Miracle, 22, of Ortonville, Mich.
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No. 843-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 08, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Joseph A. Miracle, 22, of
Ortonville, Mich., died July 5 of wounds sustained from enemy small arms
fire and indirect fire in the Watapor Valley of Kunar Province,
Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment
(Airborne), 173d Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
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June 27, 2007
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Capt. Darrell C. Lewis, 31, of Washington, D.C.
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No. 808-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Darrell C. Lewis, 31, of Washington, D.C., died June 23 in Vashir
City, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his unit was attacked by
insurgents using rocket propelled grenades, mortars and small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
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June 22, 2007
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Sgt. Dustin J. Perrott, 23, of Fredericksburg, Va.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 781-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of
a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Dustin
J. Perrott, 23, of Fredericksburg, Va., died June 21, in Miri,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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June 19, 2007
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Capt. Joshua E. Steele, 26, of North Henderson, Ill.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Henderson, 35, of Hillsboro, Ore.
Sgt. 1st Class John M. Hennen, 26, of Vinton, La.
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No. 767-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died June 17 in
Panjway, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their vehicle. Killed were:
Capt. Joshua E. Steele, 26, of North Henderson, Ill.
He was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Transition
Team), Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Henderson, 35, of
Hillsboro, Ore. He was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division (Transition Team), Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. 1st Class John M. Hennen, 26, of Vinton, La. He
was assigned to the Louisiana National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 156th
Infantry Regiment, Lake Charles, La.
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June 18, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Roy P. Lewsader, Jr., 36, of Belleville, Ill.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 761-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Roy P. Lewsader, Jr.,
36, of Belleville, Ill., died June 16, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, from
wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled
grenade. He was assigned to 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Riley, Kan.
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June 16, 2007
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Master Sgt. Arthur L. Lilley, 35, of Smithfield, Pa.
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Defense
No. 753-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Arthur L. Lilley, 35,
of Smithfield, Pa., died June 15, in Shkin, Afghanistan, from wounds
suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to Company B, 2nd
Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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June 11, 2007
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Sgt. Charles E. Wyckoff Jr., 28, of Chula Vista, Calif.
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No. 729-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Charles E. Wyckoff Jr., 28, of Chula Vista, Calif., died June 6
in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from enemy small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
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June 8, 2007
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Pfc. Timothy R. Vimoto, 19, of Fort Campbell, Ky.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 722-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 08, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.Pfc. Timothy R. Vimoto, 19, of
Fort Campbell, Ky., died June 5 in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, of
wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using small
arms fire.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment
(Airborne) 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Camp Ederle, Italy.
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June 7, 2007
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Spc. Jacob M. Lowell, 22, of New Lenox, Ill.
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No. 713-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 07, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Jacob M. Lowell, 22, of New Lenox, Ill., died June 2 near Gowardesh,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy
forces using a rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Air Assault),
173rd Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
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June 5, 2007
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Sgt. Charles R. Browning, 31, of Tucson, Ariz.
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No. 698-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 05, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Charles R. Browning, 31, of
Tucson, Ariz., died June 1 in Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment,
Arizona National Guard, Gilbert, Ariz.
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June 4, 2007
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Chief Warrant Officer Christopher M. Allgaier, 33, of
Middleton, Mo.
Chief Warrant Officer Joshua R. Rodgers, 29, of Carson
City, Nev.
Staff Sgt. Charlie L. Bagwell, 28, of Lake Toxaway,
N.C.
Sgt. Jesse A. Blamires, 25, of West Jordan, Utah.
Sgt. Brandon E. Hadaway, 25, of Valley, Ala.
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No. 696-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 04, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 30 in Upper
Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed apparently due
to enemy fire. They were assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation
Battalion, 82nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Christopher M. Allgaier, 33, of
Middleton, Mo.
Chief Warrant Officer Joshua R. Rodgers, 29, of Carson
City, Nev.
Staff Sgt. Charlie L. Bagwell, 28, of Lake Toxaway,
N.C.
Sgt. Jesse A. Blamires, 25, of West Jordan, Utah.
Sgt. Brandon E. Hadaway, 25, of Valley, Ala.
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June 4, 2007
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Lt. Col. Michael A. Robinson, 42, of Sylacauga, Ala.
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No. 693-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 04, 2007
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lt. Col. Michael A. Robinson, 42, of Sylacauga, Ala., died June 1 in
Kabul, Afghanistan. His death is under investigation. Robinson was assigned to Mobilization Command, Deployment Processing
Command, Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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May 29, 2007
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Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Villarreal, 21, of Eagle Pass, Texas
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No. 665-07
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2007
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Villarreal, 21,
of Eagle Pass, Texas, died May 27 from a non-hostile vehicle accident at
Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st
Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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May 18, 2007
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Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Whitaker, 23, of Long Beach, Calif.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 609-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Whitaker, 23, of Long Beach, Calif., died May 15 in
Qalat, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms
fire.Whitaker was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces
Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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May 8, 2007
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American Forces Press Service
AUSTIN, Nev., May 8, 2007 - All
five crew members of a Navy SH-60F Seahawk helicopter died yesterday
in a crash about 10 miles west of here.
Officials are investigating the cause of the accident.
Press reports indicate the helicopter may have hit power lines in the
area.
Military aircraft initially located the crash site at
9:40 p.m. local time, 15 minutes after the helicopter crashed. A Navy
UH-1N Huey search-and-rescue helicopter dispatched from Naval Air
Station Fallon arrived at the scene at about 10:15 p.m.
The helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine
Squadron 7 based in Jacksonville, Fla., was conducting a routine
training mission from NAS Fallon. The squadron, part of Carrier Air
Wing 3, which deploys on USS Harry S. Truman, began a month-long
training detachment at NAS Fallon on April 30.
The names of the aircrew are being withheld pending
notification of their next of kin.
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May 8, 2007
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Col. James W. Harrison Jr., 47, of Missouri.
Master Sgt. Wilberto Sabalu Jr., 36, of Chicago.
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of
Defense
No. 551-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 08, 2007
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died May 6 at
Pol-e-Charki, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire.Their
deaths are under investigation. Killed were:
Col. James W. Harrison Jr., 47, of Missouri. He was
assigned to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort
Leavenworth, Kan.
Master Sgt. Wilberto Sabalu Jr., 36, of Chicago. He
was assigned to the U.S. Military Police School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
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