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Date of Announcement

Names                               

Cause of Casualty

Chief Warrant Officer Miles P. Henderson, 24, of Amarillo, Texas.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died Nov. 6 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed.Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:

Chief Warrant Officer John R. Priestner, 42, of Pennsylvania.

Chief Warrant Officer Miles P. Henderson, 24, of Amarillo, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near their vehicle Oct. 31 in Wygal Valley, Afghanistan. All soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:

Maj. Douglas E. Sloan, 40, of Evans Mills, N.Y.

Sgt. Charles J. McClain, 26, of Fort Riley, Kan. He later died in Asadabad, Afghanistan.

Pfc. Alex Oceguera, 19, of San Bernardino, Calif.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Isaiah Calloway, 23, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Oct. 30 in Marah, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations.Calloway was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.

Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard, 52, of Alameda, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Robert J. Paul, 43, of The Dalles, Ore.

SOUTHWEST ASIA - The U.S. Air Force Major missing in Kyrgyzstan since Tuesday has been found alive by Bishkek law enforcement officials. At 1:15 a.m. local police notified US Embassy and military officials that Major Jill Metzger had been found.

Col Scott Reese, the 376 AEW Commander at Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan praised the cooperation between the base and local civil and police authorities during the investigation. "We are elated to have Jill back with us. I want to praise the Kyrgyzstan government, Bishkek law enforcement officials and the cooperation of the U.S. Embassy team for the rapid and thorough investigation resulting in the successful recovery of Major Metzger."

Lt. Gen. Gary North, Commander of Central Command Air Forces, visiting Manas Air Base at the time of the recovery, had high praises for the integration between the local and base officials, "the cooperation with our USAF military investigative team was outstanding. Her recovery is fantastic news for her family and our military community."

Major Metzger was deployed to Manas Air Base as part of a USAF Air Expeditionary Task Force. Her condition will be determined by a team of medical professionals. The investigation concerning her disappearance is ongoing.

An investigation is ongoing.

Sgt. Wakkuna A. Jackson, 21, of Jacksonville, Fla.Jackson was assigned to the 710th Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Robert E. Drawl Jr., 21, of Alexandria, Va. Drawl was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Christopher F. Sitton, 21, of Montrose, Colo. Sitton was assigned to the 710th Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Rogelio R. Garza, Jr., 26, of Corpus Christi, Texas

Pfc. Andrew R. Small, 19, of Wiscasset, Maine

Pfc. James P. White, Jr., 19, of Huber Heights, Ohio

lost at sea and presumed deceased

Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, 28, of Severn, Md

Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury, 22, of Saint Joseph, Mo., died in the vicinity of Naray, Afghanistan, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations. Bradbury was assigned to the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, 28, of Severn, Md., died when his UH-60 helicopter hoist malfunctioned while attempting to evacuate Pfc. Bradbury during combat operations. Craig was assigned to the 159th Air Ambulance Medical Company, Wiesbaden, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

Media with questions about Bradbury can contact the 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs Office at (315) 772-7634.

Media with questions about Craig can contact the 1st Armored Division Public Affairs Office at 011-49-611-705-4862/4859.

Staff Sgt. Patrick L. Lybert, 28, of Ladysmith, Wis.

Staff Sgt. Patrick L. Lybert, 28, of Ladysmith, Wis.

Sgt. Ian T. Sanchez, 26, of Staten Island, N.Y.

They died in Pech River Valley, Afghanistan, on June 16, when their all terrain vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Killed were:

1st Lt. Forrest P. Ewens, 25, of Washington state.

Sgt. Ian T. Sanchez, 26, of Staten Island, N.Y.

Spc. Curtis R. Mehrer, 21, of Bismarck, N.D.

Killed were: 

Sgt. Travis A. Vanzoest, 21, of Larimore, N.D.

Spc. Curtis R. Mehrer, 21, of Bismarck, N.D.

Staff Sgt. Joseph, R. Ray, 29, of Asheville, N.C.

Sgt. Kevin D. Akins, 29, of Burnsville, N.C. 

Sgt. Anton J. Hiett, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C

Spc. Joshua L. Hill, 24, of Fairmount, Ind

No. 221-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mar 16, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died west of Asadabad, Afghanistan, on March 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Joseph, R. Ray, 29, of Asheville, N.C. Ray was assigned to the Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Asheville, N.C.

Sgt. Kevin D. Akins, 29, of Burnsville, N.C. Akins was assigned to the Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Asheville, N.C.

Sgt. Anton J. Hiett, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C. Hiett was assigned to the Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Greenville, S.C.

Spc. Joshua L. Hill, 24, of Fairmount, Ind. Hill was assigned to the Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Asheville, N.C.

March 15, 2006

PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Public Affairs

Release No. 010306
March 15,2006

TWO AIRMAN KILLED, ONE INJURED IN OFF-BASE ACCIDENT

LA CEIBA, Honduras - Two Airmen were killed and one injured in a car accident outside the city of La Ceiba at approximately 1 p.m. today. 

The Airmen were deployed in support of New Horizons 2006-Honduras, a joint training exercise between the U.S. military and the Honduran government. They were assigned to Joint Task Force “Asegurar el Futuro” (Securing the future). 

The injured airman was taken to a local Honduran hospital for treatment where he is being treated for serious injuries. 

The names of the deceased are pending notification of next of kin. The accident is under investigation. 

March 2, 2006

Master Sgt. Emigdio E. Elizarraras, 37, of Pico Rivera, Calif.,

No. 181-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mar 02, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casaulty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Emigdio E. Elizarraras, 37, of Pico Rivera, Calif., died in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan on Feb. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during a reconnaissance mission. Elizarraras was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Feb 19, 2006

1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet, 33, of Erath, La.

Sgt. James F. Fordyce, 22, of Newton Square, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Samuel W. Large, Jr., 21, of Villa Rica, Ga.

Sgt. Donnie Leo F. Levens, 25, of Long Beach, Miss.

Cpl. Matthieu Marcellus, 31, of Gainesville, Fla.

Sgt. Jonathan E. McColley, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Sovie, 20, of Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Capt. Bryan D. Willard, 33, of Hummelstown, Pa.

SrA. Alecia S. Good, 23, of Broadview Heights, Ohio. 

Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez, 33, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

No. 147-06 
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 19, 2006 
DoD Identifies Marine and Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight Marines and two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. All 10 died Feb. 17, when two CH-53 helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden in the vicinity of Ras Siyyan, northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission in the Godoria Range area. The Marines and airmen were deployed to Djibouti as part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

The Marines were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, New River, N.C.

1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet, 33, of Erath, La.

Sgt. James F. Fordyce, 22, of Newton Square, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Samuel W. Large, Jr., 21, of Villa Rica, Ga.

Sgt. Donnie Leo F. Levens, 25, of Long Beach, Miss.

Cpl. Matthieu Marcellus, 31, of Gainesville, Fla.

Sgt. Jonathan E. McColley, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Sovie, 20, of Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Capt. Bryan D. Willard, 33, of Hummelstown, Pa.

The airmen were:

SrA. Alecia S. Good, 23, of Broadview Heights, Ohio. Good was assigned to the 92nd Communications Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base,Wash. 

Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez, 33, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Sanchez was assigned to the 1st Communications Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Ensign Elizabeth Bonn, 23, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., both with the Navy

1st Lt. Jason W. Davis, 28, Vista, Calif., with the Air Force

Navy Cmdr. (retired) Dave Roark, a 68-year-old contractor from Pensacola, Fla.

Military investigators on Thursday sifted through the wreckage of a Navy jet that crashed in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Walker County on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Navy released the list of the four people on board who were killed in the crash: Lt. Jason S. Manse, 30, Omaha; Ensign Elizabeth Bonn, 23, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., both with the Navy; 1st Lt. Jason W. Davis, 28, Vista, Calif., with the Air Force; and Navy Cmdr. (retired) Dave Roark, a 68-year-old contractor from Pensacola, Fla.....

From U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Public Affairs MAYPORT, FL. (NNS) -- Search and rescue efforts for a Mayport-based SH-60B helicopter and its crew have been  terminated.

The helicopter, assigned to Naval Station Mayport’s Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL) 48, crashed Dec. 13 while conducting counter-narco terrorism operations in international waters west of Colombia.

Search and rescue operations officially ended at approximately 6:15 p.m. Dec. 13 after exhaustive efforts by U.S. and Colombian Navy air and surface assets.

The names of the crew members are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

For additional information, please contact Naval Station Mayport Public Affairs at (904) 270-5226.

 Lt.j.g. Nicolas J. Juron, 25, pilot, of Lexington Park, Md.

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class John N. Kaye
 III, 22, of Waterloo, Iowa.

 From Naval Station Mayport Public Affairs

 MAYPORT, Fl. (NNS) -- Three Sailors from Naval Station  Mayport’s Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL)  48, who were killed Dec. 13 when their helicopter crashed while  conducting counter-narco terrorism operations in international  waters west of Colombia have been identified as:

 Lt. Christopher H. Snyder, 28, pilot, of Plainsboro, N.J.

 Lt.j.g. Nicolas J. Juron, 25, pilot, of Lexington Park, Md.

 Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class John N. Kaye  III, 22, of Waterloo, Iowa.

 Search and rescue operations officially ended at approximately  6:15 p.m. Dec. 13 after an extensive search in the vicinity of the  debris field by U.S. and Colombian navy air and surface assets.

 The cause of the accident is under investigation.

From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs

PERSIAN GULF (NNS) -- Coalition air and surface forces concluded Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in the Persian Gulf Oct. 4, at approximately 3:25 p.m. local time, after locating the body of a Sailor who fell out of a U.S. Navy MH-53 helicopter during a regularly scheduled training mission in the Central Persian Gulf, off the coast of Saudi Arabia.

Further questions may be directed to the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs Office at 011-973-1785-4027 or pao@cusnc.navy.mil.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class James J. Stoddard Jr., 29, of Crofton, Md., died in Afghanistan on Sept. 30, when his vehicle accidentally rolled over. Stoddard was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C. 

MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) -- Three Sailors from Naval Station Mayport’s Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL) 44, who were killed when their helicopter crashed off the coast of North Carolina Sept. 25, have been identified as:

Lt. Robert L. Elortegui, 32, pilot, of Miami, Fla.

Lt. Thomas Brantley, 27, pilot, of Ahoskie, N.C.

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Nestor L. Oterolebron, 27, of Caguas, Puerto Rico.

The helicopter lost communications while conducting deck landing qualifications off the coast of North Carolina as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group Sept. 25 at 10:50 p.m.

A search and rescue operation was immediately launched by Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard air and surface assets.

Search and rescue efforts were officially suspended at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 after an extensive search in the vicinity of the debris field.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

For more news from around the fleet, visit www.navy.mil.

Warrant Officer Adrian B. Stump, 22, of Pendleton, Ore. 

Sgt. Tane T. Baum, 30, of Pendleton, Ore. 

Sgt. Kenneth G. Ross, 24, of Peoria, Ariz. 

Sgt. Patrick D. Stewart, 35, of Fernley, Nev. 

Chief Warrant Officer John M. Flynn, 36, of Sparks, Nev. Flynn was assigned to the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Stead, Nev. 

Warrant Officer Adrian B. Stump, 22, of Pendleton, Ore. Stump was assigned to the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Pendleton, Ore.

Sgt. Tane T. Baum, 30, of Pendleton, Ore. Baum was assigned to the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Pendleton, Ore.

Sgt. Kenneth G. Ross, 24, of Peoria, Ariz. Ross was assigned to the Army's 7th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Giebelstadt, Germany.

Sgt. Patrick D. Stewart, 35, of Fernley, Nev. Stewart was assigned to the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Stead, Nev.

1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland, 31, of Missoula, Mont.

Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller, 23, of Anderson, S.C.

Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer, 22, of Sacramento, Calif.

Killed were: 

Spc. Blake W. Hall, 20, of East Prairie, Mo.

1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland, 31, of Missoula, Mont.

Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller, 23, of Anderson, S.C.

Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer, 22, of Sacramento, Calif.

Sgt. Robert G. Davis, 23, of Jackson, Mo.

Killed were:

1st Lt. Laura M. Walker, 24, of Texas.

Sgt. Robert G. Davis, 23, of Jackson, Mo.

From Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif. (NNS) -- Two Super Hornets based at Naval Air Station Lemoore experienced a mid-air collision while on a routine training mission July 18, killing one naval aviator and injuring two.

Lt. Bruce L. Clark of Orange Park, Fla., 31, died in the incident.

Lt. Noel Sawatzky and Lt. John Bonenfant were recovered by search and rescue crews July 18; they are currently in the Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, Calif., and were reported in fair condition.

The mishap occurred in a remote training area about 35 nautical miles northeast of Ridgecrest, Calif., over Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

The aircraft involved were an F/A-18E (single seat) and an F/A-18F (two seat) Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122. No live ordnance was aboard.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

No. 699-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 11, 2005
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, 29, of Cupertino, Calif, died while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Coalition forces located the service member while conducting a combat search and rescue operation July 10 in Kunar province. Axelson was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Lt. Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny P. Dietz, 25, of Littleton, Colo. Dietz was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two, Virginia Beach, Va.

Lt. Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y. Murphy was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Both died while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Coalition forces located the service members while conducting a combat search and rescue operation July 4 in Kunar Province. Both sailors' whereabouts had been unknown since June 28.

Sgt. Shamus O. Goare, 29, of Danville, Ohio

Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature, 35, of Clarks Grove, Minn

Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby, 21, of Pompano Beach, Fla

Sgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles, 33, of Shelbyville, Ind

MSgt James W. Ponder III, 36, of Franklin, Tenn.

Maj. Stephen C. Reich, 34, of Washington Depot, Conn

Sgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell, 31, of Stafford, Va

Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach, 40, of Jacksonville, Fla

Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan, 36, of New Orleans, La

Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy, 36, of Exeter, N.H

Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen, 33, of San Diego, Calif

Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas, 33, of Corbett, Ore

Lt. Michael M. McGreevy, Jr., 30, of Portville, N.Y

Petty Officer 2nd Class James Suh, 28, of Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric S. Patton, 22, of Boulder City, Nev

Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey S. Taylor, 30, of Midway, W.Va

Army Maj. Steve Reich, 34, of Washington, Conn.

Army Master Sgt. Michael Russell

Army Master Sgt. Michael Russell, 31, of Fredericksburg, Va.

Army Sgt. 1st Class James W. "Tre" Ponder III of Clarksville, Tenn.

Capt. James S. Cronin, 32, Elk Grove Village, Ill

Capt. Gil C. Williamson, 31, Dike, Texas

Capt. Surender D. Kothakota, 30, Tulsa, Okla.

1st Lt. Ray C. Owens Jr., 32, Birmingham, Ala.

Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence B. Gray, 40, Chester, S.C.

Tech. Sgt. James R. Henry, 30, Valparaiso, Fla.

Tech. Sgt. Glenn P. Lastes, 39, Southington, Conn.

Staff Sgt. Patrick R. Pentico, 32, Hanksville, Utah.

The C-130 airplane crashed Thursday night near the remote village of Rovie, in the Drizez Mountains, 60 miles southeast of the Balkan country's capital, Tirana. No one on board survived, said Albanian army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Pellumb Qazimi.....

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Date:	31 MAR 2005
Time:	ca 20:00
Type:	Lockeed MC-130H Hercules
Operator:	United States Air Force - USAF
Registration:	87-0127
Msn / C/n:	5118
Crew:	9 fatalities / 9 on board
Passengers:	0 fatalities / 0 on board
Total:	9 fatalities / 9 on board
Airplane damage:	Written off
Location:	near Rovie (Albania)
Phase:	En route (ENR)
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:	Tirana-Rinas Airport (TIA)
Destination airport:	Tirana-Rinas Airport (TIA)

Narrative: A MC-130H Hercules, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Group, RAF Mildenhall, crashed while on a night training mission. It was conducting Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) with the Albanian military. The accident investigation board determined that the crew's loss of situational awareness placed the aircraft in too low a climb with respect to the surrounding mountainous terrain. Responding to the situation, the crew did not use all available power and stalled the aircraft during a turning climb. This resulted in a loss of aircraft control and almost immediate crash. Source: (also check out sources used for every accident) AP; U.S. EUCOM, AFPN ----------------------------------------------

RAF Mildenhall remembers nine fallen airmen

By Ron Jensen, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, April 7, 2005

RAF MILDENHALL, England — Outside Hangar 814, a cold wind howled and a low, gray sky lingered like a funeral shroud over RAF Mildenhall.

Inside the massive hangar, hymns were sung, prayers were said and tears were shed as more than 3,000 people gathered to honor nine airmen from the base who died last week in a plane crash in the mountains of Albania......

Sgt. 1st Class Otie J. McVey, 53, of Oak Hill, W.V

Sgt. Foster Pinkston, 47, of Warrenton, Ga

Operation Enduring Freedom

Staff Sgt. Robert K. McGee, 38, of Martinsville, Va., died June 30, in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, of non-combat related injuries. McGee was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Sgt. 1st Class Otie J. McVey, 53, of Oak Hill, W.V., was medically evacuated from Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 23 for treatment of a non-combat related illness. He died Nov. 7 in Beaver, W.V. McVey was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 706th Transportation Company, Kenton, Ohio.

Sgt. Foster Pinkston, 47, of Warrenton, Ga., died Sept. 16, in Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., from a non-combat related illness. Pinkston was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 878th Engineer Battalion, Augusta, Ga.