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NEWS RELEASES from the 
United States Department of Defense
Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
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Nov 30, 2006 Staff Sgt. Michael A. Shank, 31 of Bonham, Texas.

Spc. Jeffrey G. Roberson, 22, of Phelan, Calif.

 

Died
Nov 28, 2006
. No. 1216-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 28 in Logar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 230th Military Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Michael A. Shank, 31 of Bonham, Texas.

Spc. Jeffrey G. Roberson, 22, of Phelan, Calif.

Nov 30, 2006 Spc. Christopher E. Mason, 32, of Mobile, Ala Died
Nov 28, 2006
. No. 1214-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Christopher E. Mason, 32, of Mobile, Ala., died Nov. 28 in Bayji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire while on patrol.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Nov 30, 3006   Maj. Troy L. Gilbert Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN)   .  
Pilot of Crashed F-16 Identified
Associated Press  |  November 30, 2006
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The American pilot whose F-16 crashed in Iraq this week was described by military members and his family as a husband and father of five who always completed his missions.

The military has classified Maj. Troy L. Gilbert, 34, as "whereabouts unknown."

Air Force officials said in a news conference Wednesday that human remains were retrieved from the crash site. ......

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Pilot of F-16C that crashed in Iraq is identified

By Joseph Giordono, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Thursday, November 30, 2006

The Pentagon has identified the Air Force pilot who is listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown after his fighter jet crashed Monday near Karmah, Iraq.

Maj. Troy L. Gilbert of the 309th Fighter Squadron out of Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., was piloting the F-16C when it went down about 20 miles northwest of Baghdad, Department of Defense officials said Wednesday....

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02/22/2012

Plea by family of fallen Texas airman reaches the Pentagon...
  • Posted on February 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    The Secretary of the Air Force has ordered a review that could lead to a new search for the body of Maj. Troy Gilbert, whose body was never recovered after a heroic mission near Baghdad. ...

Nov 29, 2006  Maj. Troy L. Gilbert Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) .
NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense

No. 1209-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711

DoD Announces Air Force Airman as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown

 The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an airman listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN).

 Maj. Troy L. Gilbert was the pilot of an Air Force F-16C engaged in support of coalition ground combat operations that crashed approximately 20 miles northwest of Baghdad Nov. 27.

 Gilbert is assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, AZ and currently deployed to the 332nd ExpeditionaryWing, Balad Air Force Base, Iraq.

 An investigation is ongoing.

 For further information related to this release the media can contact the Luke Air Force Base public affairs office at (623) 856-5853.
Nov 28, 2006 2nd Lt. Scott B. Lundell, 35, of Hurricane, Utah Died
Nov 25, 2006
. No. 1205-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 2nd Lt. Scott B. Lundell, 35, of Hurricane, Utah, died Nov. 25 in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades while on patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to I Corps Artillery, Utah National Guard, Camp Williams, Utah. 
Nov 28, 2006 Lance Cpl. Michael A. Schwarz, 20, of Carlstadt, N.J. Died
Nov 27, 2006
. No. 1204-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Michael A. Schwarz, 20, of Carlstadt, N.J., died Nov. 27 from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 
Nov 28, 2006 Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Morris, 28, of Clinton, Tenn. Died
Nov 25, 2006
. No. 1203-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Morris, 28, of Clinton, Tenn., died Nov. 25 in Al Judiah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. 
Nov 28, 2006 Capt. Jason R. Hamill, 31, of New Haven, Conn.

1st Lt. David M. Fraser, 25, of Texas.

Pvt. Joshua C. Burrows, 20, of Bossier City, La.

 

Died
Nov 26, 2006
. No. 1201-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle Nov. 26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Killed were:

Capt. Jason R. Hamill, 31, of New Haven, Conn.

1st Lt. David M. Fraser, 25, of Texas.

Pvt. Joshua C. Burrows, 20, of Bossier City, La.

Hamill and Fraser were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Burrows was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Bridade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov 27, 2006 Cpl. Nicholas P. Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, Va. Died
Nov 24, 2006
. No. 1198-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Nicholas P. Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, Va., died Nov. 24 from wounds sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Michael C. Ledsome, 24, of Austin, Texas, died Nov. 25 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Jeromy D. West, 20, of Aguanga, Calif., died Nov. 25 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Cpl. Michael C. Ledsome, 24, of Austin, Texas

Lance Cpl. Jeromy D. West, 20, of Aguanga, Calif.

Died
Nov 25, 2006
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Nov 27, 2006 Lance Cpl. James R. Davenport, 20, of Danville, Ind.

Pvt. Heath D. Warner, 19, of Canton, Ohio

 

Died
Nov 22, 2006
. No. 1197-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. James R. Davenport, 20, of Danville, Ind., died Nov. 22 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

Pvt. Heath D. Warner, 19, of Canton, Ohio, died Nov. 22 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Nov 27, 2006 Sgt. 1st Class James D. Priestap, 39, of Harwood, Mich. Died
Nov 23, 2006
. No. 1196-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class James D. Priestap, 39, of Harwood, Mich., died Nov. 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during checkpoint operations.He was assigned to the 46th Military Police Company, Kingsford, Mich. 
Nov 27, 2006 Pvt. Reece D. Moreno, 19, of Prescott, Ariz. Died
Nov 24, 2006
. No. 1193-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pvt. Reece D. Moreno, 19, of Prescott, Ariz., died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 24.Moreno was assigned to the 92 Engineer Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. The incident is under investigation. 
Nov 26, 2006 Command Sgt. Maj. Donovan E. Watts, 46, of Atlanta, Ga. Died
Nov 21, 2006
. No. 1192-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Command Sgt. Maj. Donovan E. Watts, 46, of Atlanta, Ga., died Nov. 21 in Bayji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Siniyah, Iraq.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. 
Nov 23, 2006 Sgt. James P. Musack, 23, of Riverside, Iowa Died
Nov 21, 2006
. No. 1192-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. James P. Musack, 23, of Riverside, Iowa, died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Samarra, Iraq, on Nov. 21. Musack was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. 
Nov 23, 2006 Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Alonzo, 21, of Dumas, Texas Died
Nov 22, 2006
. No. 1191-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Alonzo, 21, of Dumas, Texas, died November 22 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 
Nov 22, 2006 Spc. Eric Vizcaino, 21, of New Mexico Died
Nov 21, 2006
. No. 1190-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Eric Vizcaino, 21, of New Mexico, died Nov. 21 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered Nov. 20 in Samarra, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.Vizcaino was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The incident is under investigation.
Nov 21, 2006 Spc. Bradley N. Shilling, 22, of Stanwood, Mich. Died
Nov 18, 2006
. No. 1184-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty 
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Bradley N. Shilling, 22, of Stanwood, Mich., died Nov. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Shilling was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Big Rapids, Mich. 
Nov 20, 2006 Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Shock, 22, of Tiffin, Ohio Died
Nov 19, 2006
. No. 1181-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Shock, 22, of Tiffin, Ohio, died Nov. 19 from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Perrysburg, Ohio. 
Nov 18, 2006 Cpt. John R. Dennison, 24, of Ijamsville, MD Died
Nov 15, 2006
. No. 1178-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cpt. John R. Dennison, 24, of Ijamsville, MD, died on Nov. 15 in Balad, Iraq, as a result of small arms fire. Dennison was assigned to 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. 
Nov 17, 2006 Capt. Rhett W. Schiller, 26, of Wisconsin Died
Nov 16, 2006
. No. 1176-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Capt. Rhett W. Schiller, 26, of Wisconsin, died Nov. 16 in Balad Ruz, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. 
Nov 17, 2006 Sgt. 1st Class Schuyler B. Haynes, 40, of New York.

Spc. Mitchel T. Mutz, 23, of Falls City, Texas

 

Died
Nov 15, 2006
. No. 1175-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 15 in Baquba, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.Killed were:

Sgt. 1st Class Schuyler B. Haynes, 40, of New York.

Spc. Mitchel T. Mutz, 23, of Falls City, Texas.

Nov 17, 2006 Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera, 21, of Atlantic City, N.J. Died
Nov 14, 2006
. No. 1174-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera, 21, of Atlantic City, N.J., died Nov. 14 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. 
Nov 17, 2006 Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen, 38, of Tracy, Calif. Died
Nov 14, 2006
. No. 1171-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen, 38, of Tracy, Calif., died Nov. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. 
Nov 17, 2006 Col. Thomas H. Felts Sr., 45, of Sandston, Va

Spc. Justin R. Garcia, 26, of Elmhurst, N.Y

Died
Nov 14, 2006
. No. 1171-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. Killed were:

Col. Thomas H. Felts Sr., 45, of Sandston, Va. He was assigned to the Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

Spc. Justin R. Garcia, 26, of Elmhurst, N.Y. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Nov 16, 2006 Lance Cpl. Michael D. Scholl, 21, of Lincoln, Neb. Died
Nov 14, 2006
. No. 1165-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Michael D. Scholl, 21, of Lincoln, Neb., died Nov. 14 from wounds sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 
Nov 15, 2006 Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, 21, of Sacramento, Calif. Died
Nov 14, 2006
. No. 1162-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, 21, of Sacramento, Calif., died Nov. 14 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 
Nov 16, 2006 Lance Cpl. Mario D. Gonzalez, 21, of La Puente, Calif. Died
Nov 14, 2006
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No. 1166-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Lance Cpl. Mario D. Gonzalez, 21, of La Puente, Calif., died Nov. 14 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 
Nov 16, 2006 Pfc. Daniel J. Allman II, 20, of Canon, Ga.

Pfc. Jang H. Kim, 20, of Placentia, Calif.

 

Died
Nov 13, 2006
. No. 1167-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:

Pfc. Daniel J. Allman II, 20, of Canon, Ga.

Pfc. Jang H. Kim, 20, of Placentia, Calif.

Nov 15, 2006 Lance Cpl. Kristopher C. Warren, 19, of Resaca, Ga. Died
Nov 9, 2006
. No. 1161-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Kristopher C. Warren, 19, of Resaca, Ga., died Nov. 9 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 4th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chattanooga, Tenn. The incident is currently under investigation. 
Nov 14, 2006 1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone, 24, of Clarksville, Tenn.

Pfc. Harry A. Winkler III, 32, of Clarksville, Tenn.

 

Died
Nov 12, 2006
. No. 1157-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died Nov. 12 in Samarra, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations.Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:

1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone, 24, of Clarksville, Tenn.

Pfc. Harry A. Winkler III, 32, of Clarksville, Tenn.

Nov 13, 2006 Sgt. Bryan K. Burgess, 35, of Garden City, Mich. Died
Nov 9, 2006
. No. 1152-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Bryan K. Burgess, 35, of Garden City, Mich., died Nov. 9 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Perrysburg, Ohio.
Nov 13, 2006 Staff Sgt. Richwell A. Doria, 25, of San Diego, Calif. Died
Nov 7, 2006
. No. 1149-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Richwell A. Doria, 25, of San Diego, Calif., died on Nov. 7 in Kirkuk, Iraq, after being struck by small arms fire during an air assault mission. Doria was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Nov 13, 2006 Sgt. 1st Class Rudy A. Salcido, 31, of Ontario, Calif. Died
Nov 9, 2006
. No. 1148-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Sgt. 1st Class Rudy A. Salcido, 31, of Ontario, Calif., died on Nov. 9 in Baghdad, Iraq, after an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. Salcido was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1114th Transportation Company, Bakersfield, Calif. 
Nov 13, 2006 Sgt. Courtland A. Kennard, 22, of Starkville, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Gregory W. G. McCoy, 26, of Webberville, Mich.

 

Died
Nov 9, 2006
. No. 1150-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Nov. 9 after an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.Both soldiers were assigned to the Army's 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:

Sgt. Courtland A. Kennard, 22, of Starkville, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Gregory W. G. McCoy, 26, of Webberville, Mich.

Nov 9, 2006 Sgt. Lucas T. White, 28, of Moses Lake, Wash. Died
Nov 6, 2006
. No. 1146-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 09, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Lucas T. White, 28, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Nov. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. 
Nov 8, 2006 Lance Cpl. Ryan T. McCaughn, 19, of Manchester, N.H. Died
Nov 7, 2006
. No. 1140-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 08, 2006|
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Ryan T. McCaughn, 19, of Manchester, N.H., died Nov. 7 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 
Nov 7, 2006 2nd Lt. Mark C. Gelina, 33, of Moberly, Mo. Died
Nov 4, 2006
. No. 1130-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 2nd Lt. Mark C. Gelina, 33, of Moberly, Mo., died Nov. 4 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The incident is under investigation.
Nov 7, 2006 Cpl. Kyle W. Powell, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Died
Nov 4, 2006
. No. 1121-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Kyle W. Powell, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 4 from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

Cpl. Jose A. Galvan, 22, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 5 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Jose A. Galvan, 22, of San Antonio, Texas Died
Nov 5, 2006
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Nov 7, 2006 Lance Cpl. James E. Brown, 20, of Owensville, Ind.

Staff Sgt. Jason D. Whitehouse, 27, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Died
Nov 2, 2006
. No. 1128-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

Lance Cpl. James E. Brown, 20, of Owensville, Ind., died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Jason D. Whitehouse, 27, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov 7, 2006 Pfc. Kevin J. Ellenburg, 20, of Middleburg, Fla. Died
Nov 1, 2006
. No. 1133-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pfc. Kevin J. Ellenburg, 20, of Middleburg, Fla., died Nov. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Nov 7, 2006 Spc. Douglas C. Desjardins, 24, of Mesa, Ariz. Died
Nov 5, 2006
. No. 1127-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Spc. Douglas C. Desjardins, 24, of Mesa, Ariz., died Nov. 5 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. Desjardins was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Ray Barracks, Giessen, Germany.
Nov 6, 2006 Spc. James L. Bridges, 22, of Buhl, Idaho Died
Nov 4, 2006
. No. 1124-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 06, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. James L. Bridges, 22, of Buhl, Idaho, died Nov. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Bridges was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Ala. 
Nov 6, 2006 Lt. Col. Paul J. Finken, 40, of Mason City, Iowa.

Lt. Col. Eric J. Kruger, 40, of Garland, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage, 28, of Modesto, Calif.

 

Died
Nov 2, 2006
. No. 1123-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 06, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near their vehicles. Killed were:

Lt. Col. Paul J. Finken, 40, of Mason City, Iowa.

Lt. Col. Eric J. Kruger, 40, of Garland, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage, 28, of Modesto, Calif.

Finken and Gage were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Kruger was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Nov 4, 2006 Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler, 21, of Bulverde, Texas

Cpl. Michael H. Lasky, 22, of Sterling, Alaska,

Died
Nov 2, 2006
. No. 1120-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 04, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler, 21, of Bulverde, Texas, died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas.

Cpl. Michael H. Lasky, 22, of Sterling, Alaska, died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

Nov 3, 2006 Pvt. Michael P. Bridges, 23, of Placentia, Calif. Died
Nov 2, 2006
. No. 1119-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 03, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pvt. Michael P. Bridges, 23, of Placentia, Calif., died Nov. 2 in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident.Bridges was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. This incident is under investigation.
Nov 2, 2006 Sgt. Michael R. Weidemann, 23, of Newport, R.I. Died
Oct 31, 2006
. No. 1116-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 02, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Michael R. Weidemann, 23, of Newport, R.I., died Oct. 31 in Hit, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle. Weidemann was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.
Nov 2, 2006 Lance Cpl. Minhee Kim, 20, of Ann Arbor, Mich. Died
Nov 1, 2006
. No. 1113-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 02, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Minhee Kim, 20, of Ann Arbor, Mich., died Nov. 1 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich.
Nov 2, 2006 Cpl. Gary A. Koehler, 21, of Ypsilanti, Mich. Died
Nov 1, 2006
. No. 1111-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 02, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cpl. Gary A. Koehler, 21, of Ypsilanti, Mich., died Nov. 1 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Nov 2, 2006 Spc. Ahmed K. Altaie, 41, of Ann Arbor, Mich DUSTWUN . No. 1112-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 02, 2006
DoD Announces Army Soldier as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown

The Department of Defense today announced the identity of a soldier currently listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Ahmed K. Altaie, 41, of Ann Arbor, Mich., has been unaccounted for since Oct. 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, at about 4:30 p.m. GMT. The soldier is assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team Baghdad. Efforts continue to gather information and locate Altaie. For further information related to  this release the media can contact the Coalition Press Information Center-Baghdad at (703) 343-0891. For more information about Altaie, contact Maj. Dawn Dancer at (517) 481-8140.

Nov 1, 2006 Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck, 26, of Skokie, Ill. Died
Oct 30, 2006
. No. 1108-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 01, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck, 26, of Skokie, Ill., died Oct. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Foyteck was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Nov 1, 2006 Sgt. Kenneth E. Bostic, 21, of Hawthorne, Nev. Died
Oct 30, 2006
. No. 1109-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 01, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Kenneth E. Bostic, 21, of Hawthorne, Nev., died Oct. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during check point operations. Bostic was assigned to the 204th Military Police Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support Brigade, Fort Polk, La. 
Nov 1, 2006 Sgt. Michael T. Seeley, 27, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Died
Oct 30, 2006
. No. 1107-06
 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 01, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Michael T. Seeley, 27, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, died Oct. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Seeley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Nov 1, 2006 Pfc. Jason Franco, 18, of Corona, Calif. Died
Oct 31, 2006
. No. 1103-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 01, 2006
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pfc. Jason Franco, 18, of Corona, Calif., died Oct. 31 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar, Calif. The incident is currently under investigation.

 

CASUALTIES in Iraq by date of Loss

March 21, 2003 - March 31, 2003 March 31, 2003 - April 13, 2003 April 13, 2003 - May 30 , 2003

May 30, 2003 - July 30, 2003

Aug 1, 2003 - Oct 15, 2003         Oct 15, 2003 - Nov 14, 2003
Nov 15, 2003 - Dec 31, 2003 Jan 1, 2004  - Feb 15, 2004 Feb 15, 2004 - March 31, 2004
April 1, 2004 - May 10, 2004 May 10, 2004 - June 30, 2004 July 1, 2004 -- Aug 15, 2004
Aug 16, 2004 -Sept 30, 2004 Oct 1, 2004 - Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2004 - Nov 30, 2004
Dec 1, 2004 - Dec 31, 2004 Jan 1, 2005 - Jan 31, 2005 Feb 1, 2005 -Feb 28, 2005
March 1, 2005 - April 15, 2005 April 16, 2005  - May 15, 2005 May 16, 2005 - May 31, 2005
June 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005 July 1, 2005-July 31, 2005 August 1, 2005 -August 31, 2005
September 1, 2005 -September 30, 2005 Oct 1, 2005 - Oct 31, 2005- Nov 1, 2005 - Nov 30, 2005
December 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005 January 1, 2006 - Jan 31, 2006 February 1, 2006 -March 31, 2006
April 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 May 1, 2006 - May 31, 2006 June 1, 2006  - June 30, 2006
July 1, 2006  - August 31, 2006 September 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006 October 1, 2006 - October 31, 2006
November 1, 2006 -  November 30, 2006 December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006 January 1, 2007 - January 31, 2007
February 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007 March 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007 April 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007
May 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007 June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007 July 1, 2007  - July 31, 2007
August 1, 2007  - August 31, 2007 September 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007 November 1, 2007 - February 4, 2008
February 5, 2008 - March 30, 2008 April 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008 June 1, 2008  - October 31, 2008
November 1, 2008 April 30, 2009 May 1, 2009 - current

    

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