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Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Pfc. John E. Andrade, 19, of San Antonio, Texas, died Aug. 7 at DE Khak Chupan Turah, Kandahar, Afghanistan
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National Leaders Pay Tribute to Families of Fallen Servicemembers
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
PHOTOS: By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2009 - American servicemembers who've perished in the nation's wars "died for the ones they loved," the U.S. military's top officer said today at a special ceremony held on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty Tech Sgt. James R Hornbarger
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Tech Sgt. James R Hornbarger, 33, of Castle Rock, Wash., died Sept. 12 as a result of a non-hostile incident in the Mediterranean. He was assigned to the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
Soldiers Compete for Barbecue Bragging Rights
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
By Army 1st Lt. Juan Torres Jr. Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE HUNTER, Iraq - A little bit of home made its way to this remote base in Iraq's Maysan province recently, as soldiers tested their skills in a barbecue competition
Face of Defense: Officer Works to Walk Again
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
By Heather Graham Special to American Forces Press Service SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 16, 2009 - Five months ago, Army Lt. Col. Tim Karcher was in Sadr City, Iraq, commanding the 1st Cavalry Division's 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, and preparing to complete the hand-off of the volatile region to the Iraqis.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Gregory S. Stultz
Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Cpl. Gregory S. Stultz, 22, of Brazil, Ind., died Feb. 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Eric L. Ward
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Lance Cpl. Eric L. Ward, 19, of Redmond, Wash., died Feb. 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom died 9 24 in Omar Zai, Afghanistan
Sun, Sep 27, 2009
Three soldiers died Sept. 24 in Omar Zai, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Sgt. Titus R. Reynolds, 23, of Columbus, Ohio; Sgt. Edward B. Smith, 30, of Homestead, Fla.; and Spc. Joseph V. White, 21, of Bellevue, Wash.
Gates, Mullen Regret Civilian Casualties
Mon, Feb 22, 2010
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2010 - Expressing deep regret over civilian casualties resulting from a NATO air strike yesterday, Pentagon civilian and military leaders said today they support the strategy that puts as much emphasis on protecting the Afghan population as capturing or killing insurgents
Soldiers Build Partnership With Iraqi Police
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Soldiers Build Partnership With Iraqi Police By Army 2nd Lt. Len Rothermich Special to American Forces Press Service AMARAH, Iraq - Soldiers of the 57th Military Police Company have spent the past three months building a partnership with the Iraqi police in this Maysan province city to improve their ability to govern and secure the local populace.
Wounded Warrior Web Site Upgraded
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today that its National Resource Directory (NRD) Web site for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and those who support them, recently received a comprehensive system upgrade to provide users with easier access
Soldiers Work to Sway Afghan Youth From Violence
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2009 - Task Force Lethal civil affairs soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, and members of the U.S. Agency for International Development conducted a meeting Nov. 5 to discuss youth-related issues in the province's Nangalam, Dari Khar, Manogai and Watapur districts.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Chad S. Wade
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
Cpl. Chad S. Wade, 22, of Bentonville, Ark., died Dec. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Eckard
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Eckard, 30, of Hickory, N.C., died Feb. 20 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Adam D. Peak
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Lance Cpl. Adam D. Peak, 25, of Florence, Ky., died Feb. 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty 1st Lt. William J. Donnelly IV
Sat, Nov 27, 2010
1st Lt. William J. Donnelly IV, 27, of Picayune, Miss., died Nov. 25 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Sgt. Tyler A. Juden, 23 died in Turan, Afghanistan
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Sgt. Tyler A. Juden, 23, of Winfield, Kan., died Sept. 12 in Turan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fires
Sgt. 1st Class Duane A. Thornsbury, 30, Baghdad, Iraq
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Sgt. 1st Class Duane A. Thornsbury, 30, of Bridgeport, W. Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Matthew M. Martinek died of wounds suffered in Paktika
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Pfc. Matthew M. Martinek, 20, of DeKalb, Ill., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4 when enemy attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device followed by a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire
The DOD announced the death of two soldiers Staff Sgt. Nekl B. Allen and Spc. Daniel L. Cox
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
The DOD announced the death of two soldiers Staff Sgt. Nekl B. Allen and Spc. Daniel L. Cox and Spc. Daniel L. Cox, 23, of Parsons, Kan. died in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised-explosive device and small arms fire
Virtual Installation’ Brings Support to Military Families
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
The Army Reserve’s top officer welcomed soldiers, their families and community leaders to “Fort Rochester” over the weekend as they gathered at the Wadsworth Army Reserve Center here to cut the ribbon on the first Army Strong Community Center.
Sheriff's office earns award for military support
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Law enforcement and military service "go hand in hand" in Louisiana, and the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office truly believes in selfless service, Sheriff Andy Brown said. ...
Missouri Guard adds hoist capability to Black Hawks
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
The Missouri National Guard now has the capability and training to provide hoist extractions with some of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters...
Lifesavers come home from Afghanistan
Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Relieved families, friends and co-workers, patriots on motorcycles, local firefighters and media surrounded the group of rescuers as the arrived here from a four-month deployment
Citizen-soldiers Need Greater Stability, Reserve Chief Says
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2009 - As the Army draws down in Iraq and focuses increasingly on Afghanistan, the Army Reserve chief said he's preparing his troops for the demands likely to be made of them -- and urging Army leadership to give them the predictability their dual citizen-soldier lives demand.
Memorial Calls for Photos of Vietnam Vets
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
The National Call for Photos, a campaign to gather images of the more than 58,000 men and women whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be launched Sept. 17 at a Newseum event here hosted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and FedEx Office.
U.S., Iraqi Forces Work to Open New Schools in Iraq
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
KARMAH, Iraq, - Iraqi and U.S. officials celebrated the opening of a meeting place and the first of what will be two dozen new and refurbished schools in an area northwest of Baghdad many thought to be lost to poverty and violence.
Maryland general leads newest wing in Afghanistan
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
The commander of the Air Force’s newest air expeditionary wing in Afghanistan is taking a hands-on approach to his duties...
Napolitano: National Guard essential to homeland security
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
The National Guard is essential to homeland security, Secretary Janet Napolitano told an audience at the 131st National Guard Association of the United States conference Sept. 13
Legislation could extend GI Bill to more Guardsmen
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
More than 30,000 additional National Guardsmen may become eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill with the help of bipartisan legislation introduced
Biathletes rescue helicopter crash victims in Chile
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
Three members of the National Guard biathlon team risked the threat of explosion and electrocution to help rescue victims of a helicopter crash in Chile...
Spc. Demetrius L. Void, 20, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Sept. 15 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Spc. Demetrius L. Void, 20, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Sept. 15 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when a military vehicle struck him while conducting physical training. He was assigned to the 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 11th Signal Brigade, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
Leaders to Honor Top Employers for Military Support
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2009 - Fifteen employers from across the nation will receive the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award tomorrow for their support of Guard and Reserve employees
U.S. Just Beginning to Deal With War Wounds, Mullen Says
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
The United States is just beginning to deal with the long-term implications of caring for servicemembers and their families whose lives have been changed by the wounds of war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said
The DOD announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
1st Lt. David T. Wright II and Sgt. Andrew H. McConnell died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device Sept. 14 in southern Afghanistan
Defense Department Kicks Off 2009 CFC Campaign
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
WASHINGTON - The Defense Department can lend a hand to Americans affected by the past year's economic crisis through donations to the Combined Federal Campaign, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn said today at the Pentagon's CFC kickoff ceremony
Macedonian president discusses joint deployment with Vermont
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
The president of the Republic of Macedonia arrived here to further develop the nation's ongoing relationship with the Vermont National Guard that began in 1995 with the National Guard State Partnership Program...
Face of Defense: Marine Celebrates Three Decades of Service
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Col. Catherine Chase, the assistant chief of staff for the administrative office with II Marine Expeditionary Force, has been serving in the Marine Corps for nearly 30 years.
Ambassador Lauds Construction Training in Afghanistan
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2009 - The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan praised the efforts of a construction training center here that's providing much-needed skills to local residents.
Camp Bucca Detention Center Closes in Iraq
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, Sept. 17, 2009 - As the last detainee boarded a plane destined for another theater detention center today, the detainee operations mission at Camp Bucca, Iraq, officially ended. An Air Force C-17 carrying the last group of 180 detainees lifted off from the Basra airport headed to Camp Cropper at 3:22 a.m., officials said.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Jeremiah J. Monroe
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
Pfc. Jeremiah J. Monroe, 31, of Niskayuna, N.Y., died Sept. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Missing Man Ceremony Honors Prisoners of War Missing in Action
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2009 – Dozens of people, ranging in age from teenagers to senior citizens, gathered in Occoquan, Va., to hold a “Missing Man” table ceremony in honor of the nation’s servicemembers who have been prisoners of war or are missing in action.
Afghanistan Strategy Must Focus on al-Qaeda, Obama Says
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2009 - The fight in Afghanistan must be narrowed to its original intent of stamping out al-Qaeda and hunting down Osama bin Laden, President Barack Obama said today. "We're there because al-Qaeda killed 3,000 Americans and we cannot allow extremists who want to do violence to the United States to be able to operate with impunity," Obama said this morning on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
Arkansas Guard seeks community support in reversing suicide trend
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Senior leaders in the Arkansas National Guard have asked for the public’s support in reversing a disturbing trend among its troops...
Kentucky exempts military from state income tax
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed the state's military tax exemption bill Sept. 9 in a ceremony at the 101st Airborne Division Headquarters...
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airman Matthew R. Courtois
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Senior Airman Matthew R. Courtois, 22, of Lucas, Texas, died Sep 20 as a result of a non-hostile incident on Abdullah Al Mubarak Airbase, Kuwait. He was assigned to the 366th Security Forces Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho
Forces Detain Insurgents, Seize Weapons in Afghanistan
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2009 - Afghan soldiers and police, working with international troops, in recent days have detained insurgents in southern and eastern Afghanistan and seized large amounts of weapons and explosives, military officials reported
McHugh Assumes Duties as 21st Army Secretary
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2009 – John McHugh was sworn in as the 21st secretary of the Army today following his nomination by President Barack Obama and confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Face of Defense: Wounded Paratrooper Returns to Fight
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2009 - Sometimes, you just gotta laugh even in combat. That's the attitude of Army Sgt. Simon Baum, and one of the things his fellow infantrymen like most about him.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Michael S. Cote Jr
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Spc. Michael S. Cote Jr., 20, of Denham Springs, La., died Sept. 19 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the Blackhawk helicopter he was in crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
DoD Identifies Army Casualties Spc. Corey J. Kowall and Spc. Damon G. Winkleman
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 20 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. David A. Davis - Ft Carson
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Sgt. David A. Davis, 28, of Dalhart, Texas, died Sept. 19 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked Bagram Airfield using indirect fire
U.S.-Iraqi Partnership Growing, General Says
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2009 - Iraqi security forces continue to make progress in providing security for their own country, the deputy commander of Multinational Corps Iraq said today
U.S. Troops Cleaning Out 'Garages' in Iraq
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2009 - American forces are cleaning out a "very, very big garage" in its drawdown in Iraq, the deputy commander of Multinational Corps Iraq said today
Wounded Warrior Diaries: Sergeant Motivates Himself to Drive On
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2009 - Army Sgt. 1st Class Jarrett Jongema grew up watching war movies, and later on, documentaries about military life and war, but it wasn't until he was injured by a suicide car bomber that he gained a deeper and more personal understanding of their perspectives. Jongema was wounded Sept. 18, 2004, while providing security in Baghdad
Departments Negotiate Pact to Help Keep Country Safe
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2009 - An agreement between the departments of Defense and Homeland Security that calls for sharing some intelligence data with emergency operations centers nationwide is part of post-9/11 efforts to harden America against another terrorist attack, senior department officials said recently.
Security Expert Urges Troops to Safeguard Data
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2009 - Military family members who gathered here recently to learn how to protect their identities were told to "think like a spy" in protecting their personal information.
Riverines Stand Ready to Roll on Iraq's Waterways
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Sept. 22, 2009 - The Navy's Riverine Squadron 2, a Vietnam-era security patrol brought back after 9/11, is securing Iraq's waterways here and giving its sailors unique opportunities.
Ohio Air Guardsmen save lives in Iraq
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Two Ohio Air National Guard firefighters were recently credited with saving 10 civilian homes and countless lives and property when they leaped into action while volunteering in an off-base area outside of Baghdad International Airport, Iraq
A flying legacy leaves the Rhode National Guard
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Civilians and military members gathered here Sept. 20 to witness the UH-1 Huey helicopter’s last fly by and listen to stories about the role the venerable helicopter played in the imagination and everyday lives of the American people...
New Afghan Roads Promote Peace, Prosperity
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
CAMP WRIGHT, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2009 - New roads and bridges in Afghanistan's Konar province are going a long way to help both residents and troops in the northeast border area, U.S. military and civilian engineers say.
Corps of Engineers Brings Parks to Kirkuk, Iraq
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with city officials here to cultivate that valuable resource through the construction of six new city parks. The parks are a part of the Kirkuk Reconciliation Initiative and are situated and designed to provide a safe, clean recreational area for Kirkuk's more than 40,000 residents
Defense Department to Announce Balanced Social Media Policy
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2009 - Defense Department officials plan to forward a social media policy to the department leadership within the next two weeks that will balance the pros and cons of social networking sites, the department's top public affairs official said on National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" yesterday.
Entertainer, Author Helps Military Children Cope
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2009 - In some respects, life for military children today isn't much different than it was decades ago. Like all kids, they still face bullying, cliques and homework in the course of a school day.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. William L. Meredith - Ft Carson
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Pfc. William L. Meredith, 26, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Sept. 21 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 569th Engineer Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colo
Petraeus Cites Need for Critical Warfighting Specialties
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2009 - The U.S. military needs more people trained in specialties critical to the fight against global extremism, the chief of U.S. Central Command said here today
Face of Defense: Soldier Finds Rewards of Deployment
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
BAGHDAD, Sept. 24, 2009 - Army Spc. Jessica Velasquez spent years trying to muster up the nerve to talk to a recruiter. She finally found that resolve when she needed to pay for college to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.
Market Helps Bring Normalcy to Basra
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
By Army Spc. Maurice A. Galloway Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Sept. 24, 2009 - "If you build it, they will come" is a line made famous by the 1989 film "Field of Dreams." Iraqis and Americans in Basra are hoping it will hold true with the completion of the al Quibla market in Basra City.
U.S. Donations Help Afghan Children, Widows
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
By Air Force Capt. Tony Wickman Special to American Forces Press Service CAMP WRIGHT, Afghanistan, Sept. 24, 2009 - More than 500 widows, orphans and disabled people from the Asadabad district of northeastern Afghanistan's Konar province here received much-needed supplies from the United States.
Leaders Take New Missile Defense Plan to Congress
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2009 - President Barack Obama's decision to restructure a previous missile defense plan designed to protect Europe from a possible ballistic missile attack from Iran provides a more effective, flexible system that will take less time to implement, senior Pentagon officials said on Capitol Hill today.
Widow Finds Comfort in Military Community
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service HAVELOCK, N.C., Sept. 24, 2009 - Melina Nolte and her 8-year-old daughter Alanna call this quaint Carolina town home, but not because of its close proximity to the beach or its southern hospitality. They chose Havelock because it's the last place their Marine Corps family was together
Wounded Veterans Find Therapy in Sports Clinic
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2009 - More than 60 wounded veterans suffering disabilities ranging from post-traumatic stress to amputations are learning "to live again" this week through competition at the 2nd Annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego
Departments Negotiate Pact to Help Keep Country Safe
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2009 - An agreement between the departments of Defense and Homeland Security that calls for sharing some intelligence data with centers nationwide is part of post-9/11 efforts to harden America against another terrorist attack, senior department officials said recently.
Corps of Engineers Project Cleans Up Kirkuk
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
By Mike Scheck Special to American Forces Press Service KIRKUK, Iraq, Sept. 25, 2009 - It doesn't take a sanitation engineer to see that garbage collection and disposal is a major problem throughout Iraq
Fallen Soldier's Mom Finds Solace Among Gold Star Mothers
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2009 - Ruth Stonesifer dreamed of a quiet life in Kintnersville, Penn., passing her days quilting for her three grandchildren. That dream was shattered when her son, Army Spc. Kristofor Stonesifer, died in a helicopter crash in Pakistan, becoming one of the first two American casualties in the global war on terror
Face of Defense: Soldier Serves up Counsel, Coffee
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
By Army Pfc. J. Princeville Lawrence Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Sept. 25, 2009 - Army Sgt. Maj. Virginia Stickler enjoys serving up drinks and snacks, as well as a bit of advice, to her fellow soldiers here at a coffee shop that speaks volumes about her deployment.
Forces Detain Insurgents, Seize Weapons in Iraq
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2009 - Iraqi troop, aided by U.S. forces, detained suspected insurgents and seized weapons in Iraq in recent days, military officials reported
FBI, Navy Foiled Alleged Terror Plot on Quantico
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2009 - An indictment handed down yesterday in a North Carolina federal court charges three men with plotting to attack Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., with the intent to murder U.S. military personnel.
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. John J. Malone
Sat, Sep 26, 2009
Lance Cpl. John J. Malone, 24, of Yonkers, N.Y., died Sept. 24 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Fore, based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay
No Doubt New Iranian Nuke Facility is Illicit Gates Concludes
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2009 - Revelations that Iran has covertly been building an underground nuclear-fuel processing plant belie the Iranian-government's denials that it is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said on the Sunday TV talk show circuit today
Gates: McChrystal is The Very Best Officer to Command in Afghanistan
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
Appearing on CNN's State of the Union news show, Gates told host John King that Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal is "the very best commanding officer we could possibly have" as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan
Iraqi Engineers Prepare to Work Independently
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
By Army Sgt. Benjamin R. Kibbey Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq - A Basra, Iraq, native brings 50 years of experience as an architect, a master's degree and a resume that reads like a travel guide ranging across Europe and the Middle East and even Japan to his job as leader of the Iraqi facilities engineering team here
VA to Provide Emergency Checks to Students Awaiting Benefits
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2009 - Checks for up to $3,000 soon will be available to students who have applied for Veterans Affairs educational benefits and who have not yet received their government payment.
Face of Defense: Staff Officer Flies Medevac Missions
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
By Army Sgt. Neil Gussman Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Sept. 28, 2009 - Army Maj. Brett Feddersen sat in the ready room next to the medical evacuation hangar at 11 p.m. Hunched over his personal computer, he was editing a document for a meeting the next day.
DoD Identifies Army Casaulty Spc. Kevin J. Graham
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
Spc. Kevin J. Graham, 27, of Benton, Ky., died Sept. 26 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Civilians, Soldiers Work Together for Change in Afghanistan
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 28, 2009 – Afghan civilians, leaders, and soldiers are working together along with soldiers of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force to make their villages and districts safer and more secure in Afghanistan’s Konar province
Engineers Work to Replace Washed-out Bridge in Iraq
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
By Army Pfc. J. Princeville Lawrence Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Sept. 28, 2009 - Military engineers are nearing the end of a project to build a new bridge near the border of two Afghanistan provinces
Survivors Lean on One Another in Challenging Times
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2009 - Military widows and widowers struggle with their losses well after the notes of "Taps" have faded and their loved one is laid to rest. Dealing with such heartbreak can be a long, confusing endeavor, and often the only hope for relief is to find others who can relate
Commandos Set to Return to Dramatically Improved Iraq
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service FORT DRUM, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2009 - The new 10th Mountain Division commander told his soldiers preparing to deploy that they'll play a critical role in "one of the most challenging and dynamic deployments" to Iraq as they transfer full operational control of the Iraqi security forces to the Iraqi government.
Officials Announce Family Program Expansion
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2009 - Officials in the Pentagon's Office of Military Community and Family Policy have announced the upcoming expansion of a popular child care program and other news affecting military families
Face of Defense: Longest-serving Navy SEAL Retires
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 29, 2009 - The longest-serving Navy SEAL was piped ashore for the last time during a retirement ceremony Sept. 25 at Naval Special Warfare Group 4 on Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va.
First M-ATVs Deploy to Afghanistan
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2009 - With unprecedented speed, the first of thousands of mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles known as M-ATVs -- are being deployed to Afghanistan just three months after a delivery order was awarded
Maintenance Operations Center Keeps Crews Informed
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2009 - Before they can take off or land, pilots here need to know their aircraft's condition and whether dangers could arise from bad weather, broken equipment or potential attacks.
Military Police Patrols Maintain Order on Base
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2009 - Minnesota Army National Guardsmen of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division's 34th Military Police Company patrol here daily to ensure the base's residents are safe and that everything is running normally
Obama Calls Afghanistan NATO's Most Important Mission
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2009 - President Barack Obama today called Afghanistan the most important mission to NATO and underscored that the war there is a multinational effort.
Joint Force Clears Insurgents, Detains Suspect in Western Afghanistan
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
KABUL, Sept. 29, 2009 - A 500-strong Afghan and coalition force cleared insurgents in Afghanistan's Farah province and detained a suspected militant in Takhar province in recent days, military officials reported.
$555 Million DoD Homeowners Assistance Program Details Announced
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP). Using $555 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this program is designed to partially reimburse eligible military personnel, surviving spouses, and federal civilian employees whose service to the nation has required them to relocate and sell their primary residence at a loss
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Ross E. Vogel
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Spc. Ross E. Vogel, III, 27, of Red Lion, Pa., died Sept. 29 in Kut, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 67th Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga
Husband's Death Propels Widow to Help Others
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service EMERALD ISLE, N.C., Sept. 30, 2009 - For the past five years, Vivianne Wersel has been fighting to improve benefits for the widows and families of fallen servicemembers
Iraqi Air Force Assumes Control of C-130 Operations
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
American Forces Press Service NEW AL-MUTHANA AIR BASE, Iraq, Sept. 30, 2009 - The Iraqi air force officially began fully independent C-130 air operations yesterday, marking the end of the U.S. C-130 air advisory mission here.
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Jordan L. Chrobot
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Lance Cpl. Jordan L. Chrobot, 24, of Frederick, Md., died Sept. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Face of Defense: Once a Medic, Always a Medic
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
By Army Sgt. Neil Gussman Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Sept. 30, 2009 - For a flight medic here, notice of a medical evacuation mission starts the wheels turning in her mind, but then instinct takes over.
Soldiers Deliver Smiles to Iraqi Children
Fri, Oct 02, 2009
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2009 - Kids love anything free. So when Border Training Team Tribal delivered children's medicine and candy to the people in Iraq's Maysan province Sept. 6, the kids were elated for the candy
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Alex French IV
Fri, Oct 02, 2009
Staff Sgt. Alex French IV, 31, of Milledgeville, Ga., died Sept. 30 in Kwhost, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using an improvised-explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Lawrenceville, Ga
DoD Identifies Army Casualties Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Shaw and Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III
Fri, Oct 02, 2009
They died Sept. 29 in Jolo Island, the Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised-explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Wounded Warriors Get Heros' Welcome at Andrews
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md., Oct. 2, 2009 - Minutes after the hulking C-17 transport jet rolled to a stop on the tarmac here Sept. 28, two oversized ambulances backed up to its rear loading ramp to receive its precious cargo: 23 wounded warriors and sick or injured servicemembers in need of advanced medical care.
Captain Provides Glimpse Into Relief Effort on Samoa
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
By Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke Special to American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2009 - A physician assistant from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Wing provided his unit at Hickam Air Force Base with a first-hand account from tsunami-torn American Samoa.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Russell S. Hercules Jr
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
Spc. Russell S. Hercules Jr., 22 of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died Oct. 1 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Ryan C. Adams
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
Sgt. Ryan C. Adams, 26 of Rhinelander, Wisc., died Oct. 2 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle using rocket-propelled grenade fire
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Roberto D. Sanchez
Sun, Oct 04, 2009
Sgt. Roberto D. Sanchez, 24 of Satellite Beach, Fla., died Oct. 1 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.
DoD Identifies Army Casualties Sgt. Aaron M. Smith, Pfc. Brandon A. Owens
Mon, Oct 05, 2009
Sgt. Aaron M. Smith, 25, of Manhattan, Kan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Pfc. Brandon A. Owens, 21, of Memphis, Tenn. He was assigned to the 118th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Thomas D. Rabjohn
Tue, Oct 06, 2009
Sgt. Thomas D. Rabjohn, 39, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., died Oct. 3 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during an attempt to disarm it
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Paul E. Andersen
Tue, Oct 06, 2009
Spc. Paul E. Andersen, 49, of Dowagiac, Mich., died Oct. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his camp using indirect fire
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Kevin O. Hill
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Spc. Kevin O. Hill, 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Oct. 4 at Contingency Outpost Dehanna, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms and indirect fire
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Maj. Tad T. Hervas
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Maj. Tad T. Hervas, 48, of Coon Rapids, Minn., died Oct. 6 at Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
Petraeus Cites Need to Reverse Insurgency
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 7, 2009 - As the president reassembles his national security team today as part of his ongoing review of the strategy for Afghanistan, the commander of U.S. Central Command said the decision is likely to hinge on one of three approaches to reversing the insurgency's gains
DoD Identifies Army Casualties - Eight Ft Carson Soldiers
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Face of Defense: Wounded Soldier Refuses to Quit
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
By Charmain Z. Brackett Special to American Forces Press Service FORT GORDON, Ga., Oct. 8, 2009 - A sudden accident may have cost Army Staff Sgt. Luis Elias his hand, but it hasn't stripped him of his positive attitude or impacted his plans for the future
Soldiers Deliver Aid to 'Lost City' of Iraq
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
American Forces Press Service FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, Iraq, Oct. 8, 2009 - U.S. soldiers provided humanitarian aid to Iraqis in an area locals refer to as the "Lost City."
Bob Barker Donates $3Million for Brain Injury Center
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2009 - The price appears to be right for former game show host and naval aviator Bob Barker, who donated $3 million to help build a premiere Defense Department center for wounded warriors suffering traumatic brain injuries.
USO Gala Honors Troops, Sacrifices
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
The stars were out at the black-tie event held in a posh hotel in the popular Adams Morgan area. More than 800 actors, musicians, models, football stars and top politicians mingled over drinks and dinner. But it wasn't the stars or famous athletes who stole the spotlight.
Face of Defense: Chaplain Provides Guidance, Friendship
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
By Army Spc. Maurice A. Galloway Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Oct. 9, 2009 - An Army chaplain deployed to Iraq is determined to provide spiritual and emotional support to all soldiers under his care
Forces Reposition From Afghan Outposts, Target Insurgents
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2009 - NATO's International Security Assistance Forces have completed their repositioning from two combat outposts in Nuristan province to other areas in eastern Afghanistan, military officials reported.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. George W. Cauley
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Spc. George W. Cauley, 24, of Walker, Minn., died Oct. 10 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device on Oct. 7 in Helmand province
Command Opens Second Assistance Yard to Help Afghans
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2009 - Because success in Afghanistan depends on winning the confidence of the people, U.S. forces are increasing reconstruction activities and changing the way they interact with the Afghan population.
Leaders Pledge Support to Guard, Reserve Employers
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2009 - The Pentagon's top civilian official for Guard and Reserve matters and uniformed reserve-component leaders pledged to support employers of the nation's Guard and Reserve members at a Pentagon ceremony today.
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Alfonso Ochoa Jr
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Lance Cpl. Alfonso Ochoa Jr., 20, of Armona, Calif., died Oct. 10 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Taylor
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Taylor, 27, of Bovey, Minn., died Oct. 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Forces Disrupt Terrorist, Drug Havens in Afghanistan
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2009 - Afghan and international security forces have disrupted several terrorist networks in Afghanistan, including a major drug operation, in recent days, military officials reported
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty
Sun, Feb 07, 2010
Sgt. Dillon B. Foxx, 22, of Traverse City, Mich., died Feb. 5 in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DoD Identifies Army Casualties Staff Sgt. Chris N. Staats, Spc. Anthony G. Green
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 16 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Sgt. Christopher M. Rudzinski, 28, of Rantoul, Ill., died Oct. 16 near Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DoD Identifies Tinker Air Force Base Civilian Casualty
Sun, Nov 01, 2009
Frank R. Walker, 66, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died of non-combat related medical causes Oct 28 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan
Pentagon Ceremony Honors Top Teachers
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - The top teachers in the Defense Department's worldwide school system were recognized yesterday by the U.S. military's senior officer at a Pentagon ceremony.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Daniel J. Rivera
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Pfc. Daniel J. Rivera, 22, of Rochester, N.Y., died Oct. 18 in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident
Forces Disrupt Terrorist Networks in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2009 - Afghan and international security forces killed multiple militants and detained several suspects in operations in Afghanistan over the past four days, military officials reported.
Face of Defense: Airman Prepares for New Challenges
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C., Oct. 19, 2009 - Though she's personally paid a high price, Air Force Master Sgt. Lisa Peele continues to "pay it forward." A little more than two years ago, Peele suffered a concussion, two broken bones and a torn knee ligament in an accident at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., that claimed the life of her husband
Forces in Iraq Arrest Terrorism Suspects
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2009 - Iraqi forces, with U.S. advisors, arrested suspected terrorist cell leaders, detained other suspected terrorists and seized weapons in Iraq in recent days, military officials reported.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Keep Watch in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Army Spc. Derek L. Kuhn Special to American Forces Press Service LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2009 - Odin was a warrior god in Greek mythology who ancient warriors beseeched for victory and protection in battle. It was said Odin had ravens that would fly over the Earth each day. The ravens brought tidings of events from all corners of the earth.
Army Cancels Brigade's Iraq Deployment
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON - An Army brigade slated to deploy to Iraq in January was relieved of its deployment orders this weekend without current plans for a new mission, Pentagon and Army officials said here today
Agencies Work to Field, Support M-ATVs
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Kathleen T. Rhem Special to American Forces Press Service OSHKOSH, Wis. - With the first shipment of the newly designed all-terrain mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles fielded in Afghanistan, several government agencies are now working with the manufacturer to ensure proper maintenance of the critical vehicle.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Michael A. Dahl Jr
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Spc. Michael A. Dahl Jr., 23, of Moreno Valley, Calif., died Oct. 17 in Argahndab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Face of Defense: Medic Gives 'Best Work' in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2009 - An Army Reserve soldier from Austin, Texas, who has been an emergency medical technician since 1993 was one of the last soldiers from Embedded Training Team Venom to leave Afghanistan's Zabul province when Task Force Fury assumed the mission
Soldiers Bring Water to Iraqi Desert
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Oct. 20, 2009 - Southern Iraq's Muthanna province is a vast area, sparsely populated and dominated by wide expanses of desert. Life here remains much the same as it has for centuries. Bedouin tribes herd camels while subsistence farmers scratch out a living in the harsh landscape
Coalition Provides Medical Outreach in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Air Force Senior Airman Marc I. Lane Special to American Forces Press Service HERAT, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2009 - Men, women and children from villages near here came to a cooperative medical engagement near Camp Zafar to receive medical care
Troops in Djibouti Get Improved Conditions
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2009 - Officials at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, are working to improve the quality of life and facilities for more than 20 tenant commands there, including Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, the camp's commanding officer said yesterday.
DoD Announces Units For Afghanistan Rotations And Deployment
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today major units scheduled to deploy as part of upcoming rotations of forces operating in Afghanistan. The announcement involves two active duty brigade combat teams totaling 7,700 personnel, and one National Guard brigade with approximately 3,500 personnel
Forces Kill Militants, Detain Suspects in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
American Forces Press Service KABUL, Oct. 20, 2009 - Afghan and international security forces killed militants, detained several suspects and seized weapons today in Afghanistan, military officials reported.
Troops Re-position to Better Protect Afghans
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2009 - Even as leaders in Washington struggle with the next steps in Afghanistan, troops there are moving to better protect the Afghan people, NATO and Pentagon officials said today.
Northern Iraq Sees Security, General Says
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2009 - The security situation in northern Iraq has improved greatly in recent years, a senior U.S. military officer told Pentagon reporters today.
Pentagon Officials Announce 2010 Afghanistan Deployments
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON - Pentagon officials today announced additional replacement units scheduled to deploy next year to Afghanistan as part of the requirement to maintain the current level of security efforts there, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today.
McHugh Puts Soldiers, Families at Center of Agenda
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - Getting the Army's personnel aspects right is the most important job for its leaders, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said today.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Bradley Espinoza
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Staff Sgt. Bradley Espinoza, 26, of Mission, Texas, died Oct. 19 in Qwest, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Navy to Commission Energy-Efficient Amphibious Assault Ship Makin Island
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
The Navy will commission the amphibious assault ship Makin Island, Saturday, Oct. 24, during a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony at North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado, Calif.
DoD To Implement Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
The Defense Department announced today the services' implementation plans to provide retroactive stop loss special pay. Active, reserve and former service members who had their enlistment extended or retirement suspended due to stop loss are eligible for this special pay, if they served on active duty between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. David R. Baker
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Lance Cpl. David R. Baker, 22, of Painesville, Ohio, died Oct. 20 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Kyle A. Coumas
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Spc. Kyle A. Coumas, 22, of Lockeford, Calif., died Oct. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Face of Defense: Soldier Beats Breast Cancer With Early Detection
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke Special to American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22, 2009 - A California Army National Guard supply noncommissioned officer diagnosed with breast cancer is cancer-free today, and she credits early detection with her new lease on life.
Airman Keeps Soldiers Connected in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Army Pfc. Melissa Stewart Special to American Forces Press Service LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2009 - Shoot, move and communicate. That's a soldier's motto on the battlefield, but without a stable Internet connection, communication would not be possible
Forces Detain Suspected Militants in Afghanistan
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2009 - A combined Afghan and international security force detained almost a dozen suspected militants in Afghanistan's Khowst province today after searching a compound known to be used by a Haqqani terrorist organization commander and his element responsible for bombings and armed attacks in the area
Obama Signs Veterans Health Care Legislation
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2009 - President Barack Obama signed new legislation today that creates predictable funding for veterans' health care.
41st U.S.-RoK Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
The 41st Republic of Korea United States Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Seoul on October 22, 2009. ROK Minister of National Defense Kim, Tae Young and U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials
Gates Receives 'Mounting Endorsements' of Strategy Proposals
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he's encouraged by unofficial endorsements NATO defense ministers are expressing for Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal's strategy proposals for Afghanistan, along with indications they're considering additional resources to support the mission there
Face of Defense: Former Draftee to Hang Up Uniform
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2009 - The Army Reserve's top enlisted soldier retires this month from an Army that's vastly different from the one he was drafted into almost 40 years ago.
Red Cross to Distribute Holiday Cards
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2009 - The American Red Cross again will sponsor a national "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign to receive and distribute holiday cards to service members, veterans and their families in the United States and abroad.
Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Continues to Lead
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
A wounded warrior now serving in the plans, training, mobilization and security directorate at the U.S. Army garrison here believes that attaining NCO status does not automatically make a soldier a leader.
DoD Identifies Four Marine Casualties
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
The following Marines died Oct. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury, Capt. Eric A. Jones, Capt. David S. Mitchell, Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen
DoD Identifies Two Ft Carson Army Casualties
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Eric N. Lembke, Pfc. Kimble A. Han
Forces Kill Taliban Commander, Other Enemy Fighters
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2009 - Afghan and NATO forces have removed dozens of insurgents from fighting in Afghanistan in recent days, including a long-sought-after Taliban commander, military officials reported
Bombings Show Security Challenges, Official Says
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2009 - Terrorist bombings that struck Baghdad yesterday demonstrate the security challenges that exist there, a senior Defense Department official said here today. News reports say more than 150 Iraqis died and hundreds more were injured yesterday as a result of two massive blasts that targeted the Iraqi justice and municipalities and public works ministries and a provincial headquarters building in downtown Baghdad
Water Taps Open in Baghdad's Sadr City District
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
BAGHDAD, Oct. 26, 2009 - Baghdad's Sadr City district, home to more than 2 million Iraqis, was built by Saddam Hussein as a massive urban community to house the thousands of rural Iraqis migrating to the capital in search of jobs. But after decades of neglect, Sadr City's residents lacked even the most basic needs, such as adequate potable water
New Road to Link Both Sides of Afghan River
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Oct. 26, 2009 - The road to economic success here is paved and has bridges linking both sides of the Kunar River.
Iraqis Arrest Bombing Suspects in Baghdad
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2009 - Iraqi forces, with U.S. advisors, conducted a series of operations today resulting in the arrest of 11 suspects in vehicle-bomb networks operating between Baghdad and Mosul.
Pentagon, VA Team Up to Improve Mental Health Care
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2009 - Defense and Veterans Affairs Department health care professionals began a three-day workshop here today to harness initiatives to improve psychological health care for servicemembers and veterans.
DoD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualty Maj. David L. Audo
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Maj. David L. Audo, 35, of Saint Joseph, Ill., died Oct. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
Face of Defense: Marine Keeps Vehicles Rolling
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
By Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Luis R. Agostini Special to American Forces Press Service HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Oct. 27, 2009 - Within a week of arriving here, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gary Mishoe is preparing his motor pool for his unit's takeover of counterinsurgency operations in the province.
School Opening Brings New Hope in Iraq
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
HAIDARI, Iraq, Oct. 27, 2009 - A project that began last year came to fruition here Oct. 12, when this small Iraqi village celebrated the official opening of a newly renovated school.
Bomb Attacks Kill 8 U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2009 - Eight U.S. troops and an Afghan civilian working with NATO forces were killed today in multiple "complex" bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, military officials reported
DoD Identifies Ft Carson Army Casualty Sgt. Eduviges G. Wolf,
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Sgt. Eduviges G. Wolf, 24, of Hawthorne, Calif., died Oct. 25 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her vehicle with a rocket propelled grenade
DoD Identifies Ft Carson Army Casualty Pfc. Devin J. Michel
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Pfc. Devin J. Michel, 19, of Stockton, Ill., died Oct. 24 in Zhari province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
Commanders Note Security Gains in Southern Iraq
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2009 - The security situation in southern Iraq is stable, and American and Iraqi commanders said they expect security gains in the region to continue
Low Visibility Blamed for Helicopter Crash
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
American Forces Press Service KABUL, Oct. 28, 2009 - U.S. military authorities have determined that the cause of an MH-47 helicopter crash in Afghanistan's Badghis province Oct. 26 was a combination of factors caused by very low visibility, officials said today
Wounded Warrior Diaries: Failure is Not an Option
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2009 - Believing faithfully that failure is not an option is a guiding philosophy for a former Army staff sergeant who, despite his injuries in combat, applies it to his life daily.
Postal Service Announces Holiday Mailing Guidelines
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
By Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Jung Special to American Forces Press Service BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2009 - U.S. Postal Service officials have announced recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. servicemembers serving in Afghanistan and other overseas locations.
DOD Identifies Ft Riley Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Ryan L. Zorn
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ryan L. Zorn, 35, of Upton, Wyo., died Nov.16 in Tal Afar, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over
Afghan Police Learn to Engage Public
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
By Air Force Master Sgt. Sarah R. Webb Special to American Forces Press Service GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Oct. 29, 2009 - In America, we look to our local police to provide a sense of security, protect our streets, help in time of need and be role models for our citizens. Every day, our police force gives us reason to trust and depend on them.
Iraqi Forces Arrest Terrorism Suspects
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2009 - Iraqi forces, with U.S. advisors, arrested several terrorism suspects in Iraq in recent days, military officials reported.
DoD Identifies Ft Hood Army Casualty Spc. Brandon K. Steffey
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Spc. Brandon K. Steffey, 23, of Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., died Oct. 25 in Laghman province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.
DoD Identifies Twentynine Palms Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Cody R. Stanley
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Lance Cpl. Cody R. Stanley, 21, of Rosanky, Texas, died Oct. 28 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
U.S. Seeks to Counter Enemy's Weapon of Choice
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2009 - The Defense Department expects U.S. forces in Afghanistan to continue to be targeted by improvised explosive devices -- which have claimed more lives there than any other weapon -- while it seeks ways to counter the threat, officials said.
DoD Identifies 7 Ft Lewis Army Casualties
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of seven soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 27 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Department Takes Steps to Reduce Casualties
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2009 - Defense Department officials have taken steps to stem mounting casualties in Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here today
DoD Identifies 5 Hunter Army Airfield and 2 Fort Bragg Army Casualties
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of seven soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 26 of wounds suffered when the MH-47 helicopter they were aboard crashed in Darreh-ye Bum, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Ft Drum Army Casualty Spc. Robert K. Charlton
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Mo., died Oct. 27 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident Oct. 23 in Wardak, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos, 39, of Questa, N.M., died Oct. 28 in Tallil, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident
DoD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualty Pfc. Brian R. Bates, Jr
Sun, Nov 01, 2009
Pfc. Brian R. Bates, Jr., 20, of Gretna, La., died Oct. 27 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen Honored for Efforts to End Homelessness
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service HOLYOKE, Mass., Oct. 30, 2009 - The United States has the values, wealth, and support of its leadership to end homelessness among veterans, the top military officer said last night as he accepted an award for his efforts to stop what he said is a nationwide problem.
Face of Defense: Weekend Musician Fulfills Duty in Desert
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
By Army Sgt. Neil Gussman Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Oct. 30, 2009 - Army Sgt. Nicholas Raia said it was a sense of duty that made him give up the good life as a full-time Penn State student and weekend National Guard musician to volunteer to come here.
Forces Arrest Terrorism Suspects in Iraq
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2009 - Iraqi forces, aided by U.S. forces advisors, detained several terrorism suspects in Iraq in recent days, including one believed responsible for the Oct. 11 bombing in Ramadi, military officials reported
Combined Force Detains Suspected Militants
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2009 - Afghan and international security forces detained several suspected militants in Afghanistan's Paktia and Helmland provinces today and yesterday, military officials reported.
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty Pfc. Lukas C. Hopper
Mon, Nov 02, 2009
Pfc. Lukas C. Hopper, 20, of Merced, Calif., died Oct. 30, southeast of Karadah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Christopher M. Cooper
Mon, Nov 02, 2009
Spc. Christopher M. Cooper, 28, of Oceanside, Calif., died Oct. 30 in Babil province, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
President Proclaims Military Family Month
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - President Barack Obama pledged his support of military members and their families and said Americans have a "solemn obligation" to preserve their well-being in his proclamation declaring November as Military Family Month
Hundreds of Afghan Police Graduate in Herat
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
By Army Sgt. Stephen Decatur Special to American Forces Press Service KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Nov. 2, 2009 - More than 250 Afghan National Police graduated from basic training Oct. 29 at the police headquarters in Herat, Afghanistan
Face of Defense: Major Interacts With Afghans
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
By Air Force Staff Sgt. David Flaherty Special to American Forces Press Service KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Nov. 2, 2009 - Air Force Maj. John Loftis has a Pashto name, Esan, and people frequently ask him what it means.
Soldiers Aid Unique School in Iraq
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
By Army Spc. Stephanie Cassinos Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Nov. 2, 2009 - Soldiers here visited students in a unique learning environment last month to drop off school supplies, treats and even guitars
Afghan, NATO Forces Detain Insurgents
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - Combined Afghan and NATO forces detained several insurgents in operations in southern and eastern Afghanistan in recent days, military officials reported.
DoD Identifies Ft Payne Army Casualty Spc. Adrian L. Avila
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
Spc. Adrian L. Avila, 19, of Opelika, Ala., died Oct. 29 at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related accident.
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Cesar B. Ruiz
Wed, Nov 04, 2009
Sgt. Cesar B. Ruiz, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, died Oct. 31 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Ft Benning Army Casualty Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre
Wed, Nov 04, 2009
Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 2 in Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
Secretary Gates on Ft. Hood Shooting
Fri, Nov 06, 2009
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic events today at Fort Hood. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen, the wounded, and all those touched by this incident. There is little we can say at this point to alleviate the pain or answer the many questions this event raises, but I can pledge that the Department of Defense will do everything in its power to help the Fort Hood community get through these difficult times."
DOD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Amy C. Tirador
Sat, Nov 07, 2009
Staff Sgt. Amy C. Tirador, 29, of Albany, N.Y., died Nov. 4 in Kirkush, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
Face of Defense: Officer Reflects on Deployment
Sat, Nov 07, 2009
By Cathy Hopkins Special to American Forces Press Service RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 6, 2009 - When he joined the Navy 15 years ago, Cmdr. Trent Kalp probably expected to serve six-month deployments to the middle of the ocean during his career. But at the time, it might have come as a surprise to learn he also would one day be packing his bags at his home in Midlothian, Va., for six months in Afghanistan.
Iraqi Army Engineers Improve Skills
Sat, Nov 07, 2009
By Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Hann Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE GARRYOWEN, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2009 - Iraqi army engineers put their training to good use Oct. 18 on a reconnaissance mission to evaluate a local bridge
Afghan Farmers Learn New Techniques
Sat, Nov 07, 2009
By Air Force 2nd Lt. Brooke Brzozowske Special to American Forces Press Service PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 6, 2009 - Civil affairs members of the provincial reconstruction team hosted an Afghan-led agricultural training event in the Bermel district here
In the Line of Fire Fort Hood First Responders Heroically Save Lives
Sun, Nov 08, 2009
By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joy Pariante Special to American Forces Press Service FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 6, 2009 - "Pop, pop, pop." Those were the sounds Fort Hood's first responders heard when they arrived at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center here Thursday.
Soldiers, Families Gather for Twilight Vigil
Sun, Nov 08, 2009
American Forces Press Service FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 7, 2009 - Grieving soldiers and family members gathered for a twilight vigil last night in remembrance of comrades and loved ones who were killed or wounded in the Nov. 5 shooting attack here.
USS New York Receives Official Commission
Sun, Nov 08, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2009 - A new Navy ship named in honor of the courage displayed by New York City's residents during and after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks received its official commission today.
DOD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualties
Mon, Nov 09, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom; Spc. Aaron S. Aamot and Spc. Gary L. Gooch
DoD Identifies Fort Riley Army Casualty Spc. Tony Carrasco Jr
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Spc. Tony Carrasco Jr., 25, of Berino, N.M., died Nov. 4 in Ad Dawr, Iraq, of a gunshot wound suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit
Sensors May Warn Troops of Vehicle Damage
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
By Judith Snyderman Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - Scientists at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center are researching armored vehicles made with built-in sensors that automatically report when they are damaged
Engineers in Iraq Take on New Role
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
By Army 1st Lt. Brendon Hischar Special to American Forces Press Service JOINT SECURITY STATION CONDOR, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2009 - For most soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Division's 4th Brigade "Highlanders," the unit's "advise and assist" mission requires a rethinking of traditional roles in a stability operations environment
U.S. Leaders Hail New Iraqi Election Law
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other senior U.S. government officials hailed yesterday's Iraqi-parliament passage of a new election law that governs that country's voting processes.
Fort Hood Officials Release Names of Casualties
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - Officials at Fort Hood, Texas, released the names of the 12 soldiers and one civilian employee killed in the Nov. 5 shooting incident on the post
Marines Inhabit Taliban Fortress
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John M. McCall Special to American Forces Press Service HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2009 - Marines have an uncanny ability to call any place "home," even if it's a mixture of sand and gravel, or in this instance, a Taliban compound
VFW Gives Troops Free Talk Time on Veterans Day
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - Deployed and hospitalized servicemembers are expected to make about 120,000 calls home this Veterans Day, and it won't cost them one thin dime
Face of Defense: Chaplain Helps Others Fight Stress
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - Readers of Mark Bowden's "Black Hawk Down" can put the book aside when they've had enough of their mind's reaction of the brutal 1993 battle of Mogadishu, Somalia. But Chaplain (Maj.) Jeff Struecker isn't that lucky. The decorated Army Ranger was charged with leading the ground assault force on all the targets that the task force hit in Somalia.
Forces Clear Taliban from Northern Afghan Province
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - More than 750 Afghan and international forces in recent days completed the largest operation to date in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, clearing the northern border area of hundreds of insurgent fighters, military officials reported.
Fort Hood Renders Emotional Farewell to Fallen Comrades
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 10, 2009 - Thousands of soldiers, veterans, military family members and civilian employees gathered here beneath brilliant blue skies to bid an emotional farewell to 13 of their own killed during last week's shooting rampage, and to support the families left behind
VA Suffers Losses, Offers Help at Fort Hood
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - In the midst of providing mental health services and other support to the Fort Hood, Texas, community following the recent shooting there, the Department of Veterans Affairs learned about its own losses from the violence
Gates Notes Poignancy of Veterans Day Observance
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - The Nov. 5 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, provides a special sense of poignancy to this year's Veterans Day observance, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in his annual message commemorating the holiday.
Executive Order Seeks More Veterans in Government
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - President Barack Obama signed an executive order yesterday aimed at hiring more veterans to work in the federal government. It calls on agencies to work with the Defense Department and VA to develop and apply technologies designed to help disabled veterans.
Efforts Focus on Iraq's Election, U.S. Commander Says
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 - A U.S. commander in Baghdad today said all efforts are focused on helping Iraqi forces provide security for upcoming national elections in Iraq
DOD and VA Announce Disability Evaluation System Pilot Expansion
Mon, Nov 16, 2009
The Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that beginning in January 2010, the Disability Evaluation System (DES) pilot will expand to an additional six installations across the country
Army Releases October Suicide Data
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
The Army today released suicide data for the month of October. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides, all of which are pending determination of the manner of death. For September, the Army reported seven potential suicides among active-duty soldiers.
Americans Aid Salvadoran Flood Victims
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - American personnel based in Central America are deploying to aid flood victims in El Salvador, U.S. Southern Command officials said today
DOD Identifies Camp Pendelton Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Justin J. Swanson
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Lance Cpl. Justin J. Swanson, 21, of Anaheim, Calif., died Nov. 10 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Forces in Afghanistan Capture Terrorism Suspects
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - Afghan and international forces in Afghanistan today captured a sought-after Taliban commander following a firefight in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, and also captured a Haqqani terrorist group leader in another area, military officials reported
Volunteers Reach Out to Military Families
Sat, Nov 14, 2009
By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2009 - An army of volunteers wrote letters of thanks and assembled care packages for delivery to military families during Operation Appreciation, held Nov. 11 at George Washington University here.
Unmanned Aircraft Crews Strive to Support Warfighters
Sat, Nov 14, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2009 - As Pentagon officials look for ways to increase intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support for warfighters in Afghanistan, the Air Force's first unmanned aircraft systems wing already is on the case in its never-ending quest to provide more and better intelligence through the systems they fly.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert, 20, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., died Jan. 10 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Matthew R. Hennigan
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Spc. Matthew R. Hennigan, 20, of Las Vegas, Nev., died June 30 at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualty
Mon, Dec 28, 2009
Staff Sgt. David H. Gutierrez, 35, of San Fransico, Ca., died Dec. 25 at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his dismounted patrol with an improvised explosive device in Howz-e Madad
Soldiers, Sailors Work to Avoid Civilian Casualties
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
American Forces Press Service ABOARD USS NIMITZ IN THE INDIAN OCEAN - Two soldiers working deep inside this aircraft carrier serve as liaisons between the aviators of Carrier Air Wing 11 and coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan
Iraqi Forces Arrest 21 Terrorism Suspects
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - Iraqi security forces, working with U.S. advisors, arrested 21 terrorism suspects in various operations in recent days, military officials reported.
Iraqi Police Make Strides Toward Independence
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
By Judith Snyderman Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - As the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq advances, efforts to build the nation's police force have made great strides, the team leader of the police training and advisory mission said last week
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Shawn P. Hefner
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Lance Cpl. Shawn P. Hefner, 22, of Hico, Texas, died Nov. 13 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Murphy
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Staff Sgt. Stephen L. Murphy, 36, of Jaffery, N.H., died Nov. 9 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Christopher J. Coffland
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Spc. Christopher J. Coffland, 43, of Baltimore, Md., died Nov. 13 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
Casey Visits Soldiers in Resilience Training
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2009 - Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited a program designed to help soldiers and their families develop resilience here today.
Funeral Highlights Search for Missing Servicemembers
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
By Ian Graham Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - The leaves are changing color at Arlington National Cemetery a bright backdrop for something as sobering as a funeral. An Army chaplain in his dress blues presents a folded flag to the fallen's next of kin, a man who looks to be in his 40s.
DOD Announces One Army Casualty, Dustwun Status
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
The Department of Defense today announced the identity of a soldier currently listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) and the death of a soldier who were both supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
Air Force Warfare Center Improves Warfighter Support
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - At the Air Force Warfare Center here, lessons learned supporting ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq are being shared with the aviation community and incorporated into the training as quickly as they're developed
Face of Defense: Commander Returns to Vietnam
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew R. White Special to American Forces Press Service DA NANG, Vietnam - Nearly 35 years ago, Navy Cmdr. H.B. Le left Vietnam aboard a fishing trawler. He returned at the helm of a U.S. Navy warship when the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen arrived here Nov. 7 for a scheduled port visit
Team Combines Civilian, Military Expertise
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
By Air Force Capt. John T. Stamm Special to American Forces Press Service BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan's Panjshir province serves as a model for the continued integration of civilian assets into military operations to achieve a unified strategic goal
Troops in Anbar Prepare for Iraqi Election
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Troops in Anbar Prepare for Iraqi Election By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - As U.S. troops in western Iraq help to prepare for national elections in January, an American commander in the former insurgent hotbed of Anbar province said any potential uptick in violence is unlikely to derail the balloting.
Official Calls Military Child Care Model for Nation
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - The Military Child Care Act of 1989 has made the military child care system the one to emulate.
Homeless Dogs Help Healing Troops
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - Lawrence Minnis never met a dog he didn't like. "I want just about every dog I see," the Army captain said with a laugh.
Soldiers Improve Remote Station in Iraq
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
By Army 1st Lt. Nathan M. McEwen Special to American Forces Press Service JOINT SECURITY STATION CHILAT, Iraq - Soldiers here have taken the adage "Improve your foxhole" to heart as they strive to improve this small security station in southern Iraq.
Face of Defense: Guardsmen Bring Experience to Iraq
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
By Army Sgt. Neil Gussman Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq - National Guard soldiers bring a variety of life and work experiences with them on deployment, and even the smallest unit can include a surprising array of skills and experience.
U.S. Troops Process Cargo Trucks at Busy Airfield
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
By Army Spc. Elisebet Freeburg Special to American Forces Press Service KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Supplies and equipment to sustain the more than 20,000 servicemembers and civilians from 15 different nations at the world's busiest military airfield arrive here daily.
DOD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualty Spc. Joseph M. Lewis
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Spc. Joseph M. Lewis, 26, of Terrell, Texas died on Nov. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
Army Announces Independent Body Armor Review
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that the National Research Council (NRC) will perform an independent assessment of the Army's body armor testing, following last month's recommendation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for an independent review.
U.S. Forces Warm Hearts, Minds in Afghanistan
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
By Air Force Capt. John T. Stamm Special to American Forces Press Service PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - I felt like a bean-bag being tossed about in the cab of our pickup truck as our convoy traveled several bumpy miles off the main road, deep into the Hindu Kush Mountains of the Panjshir Valley
Face of Defense: Wife Succeeds Husband on Deployment
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
By Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Linch Special to American Forces Press Service SOUTHWEST ASIA - He was there, and then he was gone. It was just a glimpse on the night of Oct. 31. She continued to exit the C-130 Hercules that had just landed at an air base here, still scanning her surroundings to see if it could be
Guard Leaders Meet to - Add Value to America
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
By Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - "Adding Value to America" was the theme for more than 2,000 of the National Guard's senior Army and Air Force leaders from across the nation who gathered at the National Harbor outside the nation's capital this morning to kick off their first Joint Senior Leadership Conference.
Sailors Seek to Deter Piracy
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn Special to American Forces Press Service ABOARD USS CHOSIN AT SEA, Nov. 19, 2009 - USS Chosin, home-ported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has assumed the role as flagship for the counter-piracy efforts of Combined Task Force 151 after arriving in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of a regularly scheduled deployment
U.S. Forces Assist Iraqi Businesswomen
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
By Navy Lt. j.g. Christopher Deluzio Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Women in Iraq have struggled for centuries to carve out a life of their own. Even with the advent of democracy, that struggle continues, and without attention and assistance, there is no telling how prolonged it may be.
Real Warrior - Helps Others Get Help
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2009 - Sheri Hall could tell something was wrong with her husband, Army Maj. Jeff Hall, at the hangar during his welcome home ceremony. "His eyes were dead," she said.
Clinton Stresses Mission's Importance to Troops in Afghanistan
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
By Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Tabios Special to American Forces Press Service KABUL, Nov. 20, 2009 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged international forces here yesterday to help President Hamid Karzai realize the vision for Afghanistan he expressed earlier in the day when he took office for his second five-year term
Face of Defense: Soldier Who Led Last Bayonet Charge Dies
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON - Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millett, who earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what reportedly was the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14
Afghan Troops Get Vehicle Egress Training
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
By Air Force Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez Special to American Forces Press Service PAKTIA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army soldiers got their first Humvee egress assistance training at Forward Operating Base Thunder
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian M. Patton
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian M. Patton, 37, of Freeport, Ill., died Nov. 19 in Kuwait in a non-combat accident.
U.S., Canadian Defense Chiefs Answer Afghanistan Questions
Sat, Nov 21, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 20, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay met here today to discuss bilateral, hemispheric issues, but reporters' questions afterward were all about Afghanistan
DoD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualties
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. John J. Cleaver, Sgt. Daniel A. Frazier
DOD Identifies Camp Lejeune Marine Casualty
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., died Nov. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Face of Defense: Contracts Manager Retires After 38 Years
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
By Debra R. Bingham Special to American Forces Press Service HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, Nov. 23, 2009 - There's a pair of shoes at Utah's Hill Air Force Base that will be hard to fill. They once belonged to Pamela Day, who retired last week after 38 years of federal service
DoD Identifies Ft Benning Army Casualty
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Sgt. Briand T. Williams, 25, of Sparks, Ga., died Nov. 22, in Numaniyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire
Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Begins Second Career
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
By Alison Kohler Special to American Forces Press Service FORT RILEY, Kan., Nov. 24, 2009 - A former soldier who spent about 16 months in the warrior transition battalion here now looks forward to a rewarding career as an Army civilian
Engineers Train Afghans in Quality Assurance
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
By Air Force Capt. Angela Webb Special to American Forces Press Service KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 24, 2009 - Provincial reconstruction team engineers here conducted quality assurance training for more than 30 Afghan contractors, foremen and engineers at the Civil-Military Operations Center in downtown Khost
Video Teleconferences Keep Soldiers Communicating
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
By Army Sgt. Andy Mehler Special to American Forces Press Service CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq, Nov. 24, 2009 - Dependable communication is essential for any successful organization, and for a deployed military unit, that holds all the more true.
Agency Delivers Taste of Home to Deployed Troops
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
American Forces Press Service PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24, 2009 - How do you plan Thanksgiving dinner for 180,000 people more than 6,000 miles away? If you're a food buyer at the Defense Logistics Agency, you start by making a shopping list in April for meals to be served to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Maryland Army National Guard Casualty
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Pucino, 34, of Cockeysville, Md., died Nov. 23 in Pashay Kala, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
Face of Defense: Guard Wife Spreads Thanksgiving Spirit
Thu, Nov 26, 2009
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2009 - Amanda Bailey has a lot to thankful for this Thanksgiving, with her husband, Army Spc. Christopher Bailey home from Iraq for rest and relaxation leave. And as head of his National Guard unit's family readiness group, she's helped to galvanize a communitywide show of appreciation for families of its deployed troops.
Iraqis Arrest 18 Suspected al Qaida Associates
Thu, Nov 26, 2009
Iraqis Arrest 18 Suspected alQaida Associates American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2009 - Iraqi security forces arrested 18 suspected al-Qaida in Iraq associates today, and earlier this week captured a terrorism suspect they've been pursuing for three years, military officials reported
DoD Announces Change In Status of Army Soldier
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Sgt. Brandon T. Islip, 23, of Richmond, Va., had been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown. His status was changed Nov. 29 to having died in a non-combat related incident
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Petty Officer 3rd Class David M. Mudge, 22, of Sutherlin, Ore., died Nov. 28, in a non-hostile accident aboard USS Rentz while in Port Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
DOD Identifies Ft Drum Army Casualty
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Pfc. Michael A. Rogers, 23, of White Sulphur Springs, Mont., died Nov. 27, at Forward Operating Base Hammer, east of Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
Program Aims to Improve Iraqi Women's Lives
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
By U.S. Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2009 - As Iraq rebuilds its economy, many Iraqi women are looking to be recognized as working equals, according to a U.S. military officer posted in Iraq.
Executives Honor Soldier Working for Wounded Care
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2009 - A young Army captain wounded in Iraq and now working to improve conditions for other wounded servicemembers will be honored by the Business Executives for National Service tonight in New York
DoD Identifies Ft Lewis Army Casualty
Wed, Dec 02, 2009
Pfc. Derrick D. Gwaltney, 21, of Cape Coral, Fla., died Nov. 29 south of Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DoD Identifies Camp Lejeune Marine Casualty
Thu, Dec 03, 2009
Lance Cpl. Jonathan A. Taylor, 22, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Dec. 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
General Wants Troops Ready for Complex Human Terrain
Wed, Dec 16, 2009
KABUL – U.S. troops need to be prepared to operate in a “complex human terrain” when they arrive in Afghanistan, the commander of International Security Assistance Force Joint Command said here today.
DOD Releases 2010 Housing Rates
Wed, Dec 16, 2009
The Department of Defense today released the 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. Military members will receive an average housing allowance increase of 2.5 percent when the new rates take effect, Jan. 1, 2010
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr
Wed, Dec 16, 2009
Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr., 35, of Florence, Ky., died Dec. 15 of wounds suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
DOD Announces Afghanistan Force Deployment
Tue, Dec 22, 2009
The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced the deployment of approximately 6,000 additional forces to Afghanistan, part of the 30,000 troops authorized by President Barack Obama on Nov. 30. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky., will deploy approximately 3,400 soldiers during early summer 2010
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Pfc. Serge Kropov
Tue, Dec 22, 2009
Pfc. Serge Kropov, 21, of Hawley, Pa., died Dec. 20 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty
Tue, Dec 22, 2009
Sgt. Albert D. Ware, 27, of Chicago, Ill., died Dec. 18 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DoD Identifies Camp Lejeune Marine Casualty
Thu, Dec 24, 2009
Lance Cpl. Omar G. Roebuck, 23, of Moreno Valley, Calif., died Dec. 22, as a result of a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty
Mon, Dec 28, 2009
Spc. Jason M. Johnston, 24, of Albion, N.Y., died Dec. 26 in Arghandab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty
Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Spino, 45, of Waterbury, Conn., died Dec. 29 in Bala Morghab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he was shot while unloading supplies
DOD Identifies Three Ft Bragg Army Casualties
Fri, Feb 05, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Feb. 3 in Timagara, Pakistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson
Mon, Jan 04, 2010
Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died Jan. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith
Tue, Jan 05, 2010
Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith, 24, of Troy, Ill., died Jan. 3 near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained while supporting combat operations. He was assigned to the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kan.
DOD Identifies Three Ft Carson Army Casualties
Tue, Jan 05, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 3 in Ashoque, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with multiple improvised explosives devices and small arms fire
DoD Official Welcomes Report's Criticisms as Candid Assessment
Wed, Jan 06, 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2010 - A report this week from a top U.S. military intelligence official criticizing the state of intelligence in Afghanistan is a "candid self-assessment" that enriches debate on U.S. strategy, a Pentagon spokesman said today
DOD Identifies Ft Hood Army Casualty
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Spc. David A. Croft Jr., 22, of Plant City, Fla., died Jan. 5 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Mark A. Juarez
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Lance Cpl. Mark A. Juarez, 22, of Bakersfield, Calif., died Jan. 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Mark D. Juarez
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Lance Cpl. Mark D. Juarez, 23, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Jason O. B. Hickman
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Sgt. 1st Class Jason O. B. Hickman, 35, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Jan. 7 at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered earlier that day at Combat Outpost Bowri Tana,
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Michael R. Jarrett
Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Pfc. Michael R. Jarrett, 20, of North Platte, Neb., died Jan. 6 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Three Marine Casualties
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
The following Marines died Jan. 11 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Matthew N. Ingham, 25, of Altoona, Pa., Cpl. Jamie R. Lowe, 21, of Johnsonville, Ill., Cpl. Nicholas K. Uzenski, 21, of Tomball, Texas.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Philip P. Clark
Sat, May 29, 2010
Lance Cpl. Philip P. Clark, 19, of Gainesville, Fla., died May 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Kyle J. Wright
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Spc. Kyle J. Wright, 22, of Romeoville, Ill., died Jan. 13 at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered earlier that day when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar province
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek, 25, of Westwood, N.J., died Jan. 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualties Staff Sgt. Daniel D. Merriweather, Pfc. Geoffrey A. Whitsitt,
Sun, Jan 17, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Daniel D. Merriweather, 25, of Collierville Tenn. , Pfc. Geoffrey A. Whitsitt, 21, of Taylors, S.C.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Anton R. Phillips
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Staff Sgt. Anton R. Phillips, 31, of Inglewood, Calif., died Dec. 31, 2009, at Forward Operating Base Methar Lam, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett, 29, of Knightdale, N.C., died Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Michael P. Shannon
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Sgt. 1st Class Michael P. Shannon, 52, of Canadensis, Pa., died Jan. 17, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Ft Carson Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Thaddeus S. Montgomery
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Staff Sgt. Thaddeus S. Montgomery, 29, of West Yellowstone, Mont., died Jan. 20 at Korengal Outpost, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Ft Sill Army Casualty Pfc. Gifford E. Hurt
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Pfc. Gifford E. Hurt, 19, of Yonkers, N.Y., died Jan. 20, in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related accident
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer 2nd Class Xin Qi
Mon, Jan 25, 2010
Petty Officer 2nd Class Xin Qi, 25, of Cordova, Tenn., died Jan. 23, while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Jeremy M. Kane
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Lance Cpl. Jeremy M. Kane, 22, of Towson, Md., died Jan. 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Three Marine Casualties
Tue, Jan 26, 2010
The following Marines died Jan. 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Sgt. Daniel M. Angus, 28, of Thonotosassa, Fla., Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Poole, 22, of Bowling Green, Ky., Lance Cpl. Zachary D. Smith, 19, of Hornell, N.Y.
ISAF Officials Express Regret Over Civilian Casualty
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2010 - International Security Assistance Force officials in Afghanistan expressed regret today for the death of a religious leader who was killed when an ISAF convoy fired on what appeared to be a threatening vehicle.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Carlos E. Gill
Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Sgt. Carlos E. Gill, 25, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Jan. 26 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center of an illness. He was evacuated from Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Scott G. Barnett,
Sat, Jan 30, 2010
Pfc. Scott G. Barnett, 24, of Concord, Calif., died Jan. 28 in Tallil, Iraq, of injuries sustained while supporting combat operations
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. David J. Smith
Mon, Feb 01, 2010
Sgt. David J. Smith, 25, of Frederick, Md., died Jan. 26 from wounds received Jan. 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Ft Bragg Army Casualties
Tue, Feb 02, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom -- Capt. David J. Thompson, 39, of Hooker, Okla and Spc. Marc P. Decoteau, 19, of Waterville Valley, N.H
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr.
Tue, Feb 02, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., 21, of Fayetteville, Pa., died Feb. 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Rusty H. Christian
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Staff Sgt. Rusty H. Christian, 24, of Greenville, Tenn., died Jan. 28 in Oruzgan province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Two Ft Bragg Army Casualties
Thu, Feb 04, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device Feb. 2 in Zabul province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Pfc. Kyle J. Coutu
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Pfc. Kyle J. Coutu, 20, of Providence, R.I., died Feb. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Kielin T. Dunn
Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Lance Cpl. Kielin T. Dunn, 19, of Chesapeake, Va., died Feb. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Adam J. Ray
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Sgt. Adam J. Ray, 23, of Louisville, Ky., died Feb. 9 in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Adriana Alvarez
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Pfc. Adriana Alvarez, 20, of San Benito, Texas, died Feb. 10 in Baghdad, of injuries sustained while supporting combat operations
Moshtarak, Other Operations Continue in Afghanistan
Sun, Feb 14, 2010
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2010 - Operation Moshtarak, the Afghan-led initiative to assert government authority in the center of Afghanistan's Helmand province, completed its first day of clearing operations yesterday, military officials reported.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. JR Salvacion
Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Pfc. JR Salvacion, 27, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died Feb. 21 at Senjaray, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jacob H. Turbett
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Cpl. Jacob H. Turbett, 21, of Canton, Mich., died Feb. 13 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Noah M. Pier
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Lance Cpl. Noah M. Pier, 25, of Charlotte, N.C., died Feb. 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Alejandro J. Yazzie
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Lance Cpl. Alejandro J. Yazzie, 23, of Rock Point, Ariz., died Feb. 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Three Ft Carson Army Casualties
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Staff Sgt. John A. Reiners, 24, of Lakeland, Fla.; Sgt. Jeremiah T. Wittman, 26, of Darby, Mont.; and Spc. Bobby J. Pagan, 23, of Austin, Texas.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer 1st Class Sean L. Caughman
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Petty Officer 1st Class Sean L. Caughman, 43, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Feb. 16, while supporting operations in Kuwait
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Larry M. Johnson
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Lance Cpl. Larry M. Johnson, 19, of Scranton, Pa., died Feb. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Charles A. Williams
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Pfc. Charles A. Williams, 29, of Fair Oaks, Calif., died Feb. 7 at Camp Nathan Smith, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained while supporting combat operations
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Pfc. Eric D. Currier
Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Pfc. Eric D. Currier, 21, of Londonderry, N.H., died Feb. 17 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Jeremy R. McQueary
Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Sgt. Jeremy R. McQueary, 27, of Columbus, Ind., died Feb. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Matthias N. Hanson
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Lance Cpl. Matthias N. Hanson, 20, of Buffalo, Ky., died Feb. 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties Capt. Marcus R. Alford, Chief Warrant Officer Billie J. Grinder
Wed, Feb 24, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Capt. Marcus R. Alford, 28, of Knoxville, Tenn., Chief Warrant Officer Billie J. Grinder, 25, of Gallatin, Tenn
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Marcos Gorra
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Sgt. Marcos Gorra, 22, of North Bergen, N.J., died Feb. 21 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained while supporting combat operations
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Garrett W. Gamble
Fri, Mar 12, 2010
Lance Cpl. Garrett W. Gamble, 20, of Sugarland, Texas, died March 11 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Cpl. Daniel T. O'Leary
Sat, Feb 27, 2010
Cpl. Daniel T. O'Leary, 23, of Youngsville, N.C., died Feb. 23 in Fallujah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. William S. Ricketts
Mon, Mar 01, 2010
Staff Sgt. William S. Ricketts, 27, of Corinth, Miss., died Feb 27 at Bala Murghab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Joshua H. Birchfield
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Lance Cpl. Joshua H. Birchfield, 24, of Westville, Ind., died Feb. 19 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Ian T.D. Gelig
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Spc. Ian T.D. Gelig, 25, of Stevenson Ranch, Calif., died March 1 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Aragon
Wed, Mar 03, 2010
Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Aragon, 19, of Orem, Utah, died March 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Mar 03, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Josiah D. Crumpler, Spc. Matthew D. Huston
DOD News Briefing with Brig. Gen. Nicholson from Afghanistan
Fri, Mar 05, 2010
So it's my privilege to be able to have in the briefing room today the commander of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. He assumed these duties in Afghanistan in June of 2009 and is joining us from Camp Leatherneck in southern Afghanistan today and is going to give you a brief overview of what they've been doing and then take some of your questions.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Nigel K. Olsen
Fri, Mar 05, 2010
Lance Cpl. Nigel K. Olsen, 21, of Orem, Utah, died March 4 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Anthony A. Paci
Sat, Mar 06, 2010
Spc. Anthony A. Paci, 30, of Rockville, Md., died Mar. 4 at Gereshk, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered during a vehicle rollover
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Alan N. Dikcis
Mon, Mar 08, 2010
Spc. Alan N. Dikcis, 21, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died March 5 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Robert M. Rieckhoff,
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Spc. Robert M. Rieckhoff, 26, of Kenosha, Wis., died March 18 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade fire
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown, 36, of Hot Springs, Ark., died March 18 in Afghanistan. He was assigned to an East Coast -based SEAL Team
DOD Identifies Two Ft Benning Army Casualties oin Iraq
Wed, Mar 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 8 north of Al Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over
DOD Identifies Two Fort Campbell Army Casualties
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jonathan J. Richardson, Pfc. Jason M. Kropat
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Cpl. Jonathan D. Porto, 26, of Largo, Fla., died March 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Releases Annual Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Report
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
In fiscal 2009, a total of 3,230 restricted and unrestricted reports of sexual assault were filed, involving military members as either victims or subjects, which is an 11 percent increase from fiscal 2008. There were 714 restricted reports filed in fiscal 2009.
Ceremony Honors Fallen Medical Servicemembers
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
By Elaine Wilson American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 17, 2010 - Army Cpl. Adam J. Fargo, a medic, was killed by a homemade bomb while on patrol in Iraq more than three years ago.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Erin L. McLyman
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Pfc. Erin L. McLyman, 26, of Federal Way, Wash., died March 13 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked her base with mortar fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Steven J. Bishop
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Spc. Steven J. Bishop, 29, of Christiansburg, Va., died March 13 in Tikrit, Iraq, while supporting combat operations
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Richard J. Jordan
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Staff Sgt. Richard J. Jordan, 29, of Tyler, Texas, died March 16 in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Gilbert II
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Gilbert II, 28, of Richfield, Ohio, died March 16 of wounds sustained March 8 while supporting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Justin J. Wilson
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Lance Cpl. Justin J. Wilson, 24, of Palm City, Fla., died March 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Santos-Silva
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Santos-Silva, 32, of Clarksville, Tenn., died March 22 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
Sat, Mar 27, 2010
The following Marines died March 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Sgt. Maj. Robert J. Cottle, 45, of Whittier, Calif. and Lance Cpl. Rick J. Centanni, 19, of Yorba Linda, Calif.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Ross
Mon, Mar 29, 2010
Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Ross, 19, of Gillette, Wyo., died March 24, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Randy M. Heck
Tue, Mar 30, 2010
Lance Cpl. Randy M. Heck, 20, of Steubenville, Ohio, died March 28 from a non-hostile incident in Djibouti, Africa
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. James L. Miller
Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Pfc. James L. Miller, 21, of Yakima, Wash., died March 29 in Dashat, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Raymond N. Pacleb
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
Pfc. Raymond N. Pacleb, 31, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died March 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Lt. Miroslav Zilberman
Sun, Apr 04, 2010
Lt. Miroslav Zilberman, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, died after his E-2C Hawkeye crashed into the Arabian Gulf on March 31, 2010
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties
Mon, Apr 05, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom - Lance Cpl. Tyler O. Griffin, 19, of Voluntown, Conn., Sgt. Frank J. World, 25, of Buffalo, N.Y.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Scott W. Brunkhorst
Mon, Apr 05, 2010
Staff Sgt. Scott W. Brunkhorst, 25, Fayetteville, N.C., died March 30 in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Curtis M. Swenson
Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Lance Cpl. Curtis M. Swenson, 20, of Rochester, Minn., died April 2 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Kurt E. Kruize
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
Sgt. Kurt E. Kruize, 35, of Hancock, Minn., died April 4 in Baghdad, Iraq of wounds suffered in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Two Air Force Casualties
Sat, Apr 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Maj. Randell D. Voas and Senior Master Sgt. James B. Lackey
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Roberto E. Diaz Borio
Sun, Apr 11, 2010
Sgt. Roberto E. Diaz Borio, 47, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, died April 8 in Mombassa, Kenya. The circumstances of his death are under investigation
DoD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Sun, Apr 11, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1st Lt. Robert W. Collins, 24, and Pfc. William A. Blount, 21
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Cpl. Michael D. Jankiewicz
Tue, Apr 13, 2010
Cpl. Michael D. Jankiewicz, 23, of Ramsey, N.J., died April 9 in Zabul, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when the CV-22 Osprey he was flying in crashed
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Joseph T. Caron
Tue, Apr 13, 2010
Spc. Joseph T. Caron, 21, of Tacoma, Wash., died April 11 in Char Bagh, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Nicholas D. Paradarodriguez
Tue, May 18, 2010
Cpl. Nicholas D. Paradarodriguez, 29, of Stafford, Va., died May 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges
Fri, May 14, 2010
Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges, 23, of Ludlow, Mass., died May 12 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Denis D. Kisseloff
Mon, May 17, 2010
Spc. Denis D. Kisseloff, 45, of Saint Charles, Mo., died May 14 at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using rocket propelled grenade and small arms fires
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer Zarian Wood
Mon, May 17, 2010
Petty Officer Zarian Wood, 29, of Houston, Texas, died May 16 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device blast while on dismounted patrol.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins
Wed, May 19, 2010
Staff Sgt. Adam L. Perkins, 27, of Antelope, Calif. died May 17 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties
Thu, May 20, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 18 in Kabul, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Patrick Xavier Jr
Thu, May 20, 2010
Lance Cpl. Patrick Xavier Jr., 24, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., died May 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Shane S. Barnard
Fri, May 21, 2010
Staff Sgt. Shane S. Barnard, 38, of Desmet, S.D., died May 19 in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when he stepped on a secondary improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Four Air Force Casualties in a helicopter crash
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 9, near Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan, in a helicopter crash.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Robert J. Fike, 38, of Conneautville, Pa., Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Hoover, 29, of West Elizabeth, Pa.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Billy G. Anderson
Sat, May 29, 2010
Pfc. Billy G. Anderson, 20, of Alexandria, Tenn., died May 17, in Badghis province Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with improvised explosive devices.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Edwin Rivera
Sat, May 29, 2010
Sgt. Edwin Rivera, 28, of Waterford, Conn., died May 25 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds sustained May 20 when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire at Contingency Outpost Xio Haq, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Christopher R. Barton
Sat, May 29, 2010
Pfc. Christopher R. Barton, 22, of Concord, N.C., died May 24 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Maj. Ronald W. Culver Jr
Sat, May 29, 2010
Maj. Ronald W. Culver Jr., 44, of Shreveport, La., died May 24 in Numaniyah, Iraq, when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Amilcar H. Gonzalez
Sat, May 29, 2010
Staff Sgt. Amilcar H. Gonzalez, 26, of Miami, Fla., died May 21 in Ash Shura, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jacob C. Leicht
Sat, May 29, 2010
Cpl. Jacob C. Leicht, 24, of College Station, Texas, died May 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Pfc. Jake W. Suter
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
Pfc. Jake W. Suter, 18, of Los Angeles, Calif., died May 29 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Alvaro R. Regalado Sessarego
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
Pfc. Alvaro R. Regalado Sessarego, 37, of Virginia Beach, Va., died May 30 at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of injuries sustained April 18 from a non-combat related incident at Dahuk, Iraq
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Jonathan K. Peney
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
Spc. Jonathan K. Peney, 22, of Marietta, Ga., died June 1 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when he was shot by enemy forces
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez
Fri, Jun 04, 2010
Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez, 21, of Sunland Park, N.M., died June 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty 1st Lt. Joseph J. Theinert
Mon, Jun 07, 2010
1st Lt. Joseph J. Theinert, 24, of Sag Harbor, N.Y., died June 4 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using a rocket propelled grenade and an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Three Marine Casualties
Mon, Jun 07, 2010
The following Marines died June 6 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Sgt. Brandon C. Bury, 26, of Kingwood, Texas. Lance Cpl. Derek Hernandez, 20, of Edinburg, Texas. Cpl. Donald M. Marler, 22, of St. Louis, Mo.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Christopher W. Opat
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Spc. Christopher W. Opat, 29, of Spencer, Iowa, died June 15 in Baquah, Iraq of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty 2nd Lt. Michael E. McGahan
Tue, Jun 08, 2010
2nd Lt. Michael E. McGahan, 23, of Orlando, Fla., died June 6 in Khogyani district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. John K. Rankel
Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Sgt. John K. Rankel, 23, of Speedway, Ind., died June 7 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Brendan P. Neenan
Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Spc. Brendan P. Neenan, 21, of Enterprise, Ala., died June 7 at Jelawar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Steve M. Theobald
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Sgt. Steve M. Theobald, 53, of Goose Creek, S.C., died June 4 near Kuwait City, Kuwait, of injuries sustained in a military vehicle roll-over
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
The following Marines died June 8 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Sgt. Derek L. Shanfield, 22, of Hastings, Pa., Sgt. Zachary J. Walters, 24, of Palm Coast, Fla.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Phillip C. Tanner
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
Sgt. 1st Class Phillip C. Tanner, 43, of Sheridan, Wyo., died Oct. 26 at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Erick J. Klusacek
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
Sgt. Erick J. Klusacek, 22, of Calcium, N.Y., died June 8 at Gerda Serai, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Michael G. Plank
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
Lance Cpl. Michael G. Plank, 25, of Cameron Mills, N.Y., died June 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Gavin R. Brummund
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
Lance Cpl. Gavin R. Brummund, 22, of Arnold, Calif., died June 10 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Christian M. Adams
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Spc. Christian M. Adams, 26, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., died June 11 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from a non-combat related incident.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Iraq
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Israel P. Obryan, 24, of Newbern, Tenn., and Spc. William C. Yauch, 23, of Batesville, Ark
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Mario Rodriguez
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Sgt. Mario Rodriguez, 24, of Smithville, Texas, died June 11 in Powrak, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Brian M. Anderson
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Spc. Brian M. Anderson, 24, of Harrisonburg, Va., died June 12 in Za Khel, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Sgt. Joshua A. Lukeala, 23, of Yigo, Guam; Spc. Matthew R. Catlett, 23, of Houston, Texas; Spc. Charles S. Jirtle, 29, of Lawton, Okla.; and Spc. Blaine E. Redding, 22, of Plattsmouth, Neb.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey, 29, of Park Hills, Mo., died June 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest
Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest, 23, of St. Clair, Mich., died June 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Seaman William Ortega
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Seaman William Ortega, 23, of Miami, Fla., died June 18 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Capt. Michael P. Cassidy
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Capt. Michael P. Cassidy, 41, of Simpsonville, S.C., died June 17 in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Benjamin D. Osborn
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Spc. Benjamin D. Osborn, 27, of Queensbury, N.Y., died June 15 in Shigalwashheltan district, Konar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Spc. Joseph D. Johnson, 24, of Flint, Mich., and Pfc. Gunnar R. Hotchkin, 31, of Naperville, Ill.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Nathan W. Cox
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Spc. Nathan W. Cox, 21, of Fremont, Calif., died June 16 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Benjamin J. Park
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Pfc. Benjamin J. Park, 25, of Fairfax Station, Va., died June 18 at Zhari district, Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. James P. Hunter
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Staff Sgt. James P. Hunter, 25, of South Amherst, Ohio, died June 18 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Scott A. Andrews
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Spc. Scott A. Andrews, 21, of Fall River, Mass., died June 21 at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Zabul province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Timothy G. Serwinowski
Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Lance Cpl. Timothy G. Serwinowski, 21, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., died June 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Jacob P. Dohrenwend
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Spc. Jacob P. Dohrenwend, 20, of Milford, Ohio, died June 21 at Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty 1st Sgt. Eddie Turner
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
1st Sgt. Eddie Turner, 41, of Fort Belvoir, Va., died June 22 at Camp Clark, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Pfc. David T. Miller, 19, of Wilton, N.Y. and Spc. Andrew R. Looney, 22, of Owasso, Okla
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Kevin A. Cueto
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Cpl. Kevin A. Cueto, 23, of San Jose, Calif., died June 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Anthony T. Justesen
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Pfc. Anthony T. Justesen, 22, of Wilsonville, Ore., died June 23 at Ganjkin village, Pusht Rod district, Farah province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Russell E. Madden
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Pfc. Russell E. Madden, 29, of Dayton, Ky., died June 23 at Charkh district, Konar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty 1st Sgt. Robert N. Barton
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
1st Sgt. Robert N. Barton, 35, of Roxie, Miss., died June 7 in Konar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo, 34, of Houston, Texas, died June 24 at Jelewar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Spc. Blair D. Thompson, 19, of Rome, N.Y., Spc. Jared C. Plunk, 27, of Stillwater, Okla
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Joseph D. Caskey
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Sgt. Joseph D. Caskey, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. William T. Richards
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Lance Cpl. William T. Richards, 20, of Trenton, Ga., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Robert K. L. Repkie
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Pfc. Robert K. L. Repkie, 20, of Knoxville, Tenn., died June 24 at Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. John M. Rogers
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Sgt. John M. Rogers, 26, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died June 27 at Forward Operating Base Blessing, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Bryant J. Haynes
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Pfc. Bryant J. Haynes, 21, of Epps, La., died June 26 in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. David A. Holmes
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Spc. David A. Holmes, 34, of Tennille, Ga., died June 26 at Sayed Abad, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Eric B. Shaw, 31, of Exeter, Maine; and Spc. David W. Thomas, 40, of St. Petersburg, Fla.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Silk
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Silk, 25, of Orono, Maine, died June 21 of injuries sustained when the helicopter in which he was travelling made a hard landing
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Antonik
Tue, Jul 13, 2010
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Antonik, 29, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died July 11 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Larry D. Harris Jr
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Cpl. Larry D. Harris Jr., 24, of Thornton, Colo., died July 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Capt David A. Wisniewski
Sun, Jul 04, 2010
Capt David A. Wisniewski, 31, of Moville, Iowa, died July 2 of wounds sustained June 9 in a helicopter crash near Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Ryan J. Grady
Sun, Jul 04, 2010
Pfc. Ryan J. Grady, 25, of Bristow, Okla., died July 1 at Bagram, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. David Jefferson
Tue, Jul 06, 2010
Pfc. David Jefferson, 23, of Philadelphia, died July 2 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Jordan E. Tuttle
Wed, Jul 07, 2010
Sgt. Jordan E. Tuttle , 22, of West Monroe, La., died July 2 at Baghdad, Iraq
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Wed, Jul 07, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Pfc. Edwin C. Wood, 18, of Omaha, Neb., Staff Sgt. Christopher F. Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Beach, Va.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Ryan J. Grady
Wed, Jul 07, 2010
Spc. Ryan J. Grady, 25, of Bristow, Okla., died July 1 at Bagram, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Andrew J. Creighton
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
Sgt. Andrew J. Creighton, 23, of Laurel, Del., died July 4 in Oruzgan province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Jacob A. Dennis
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Pfc. Jacob A. Dennis, 22, of Powder Springs, Ga., died July 3 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Spc. Keenan A. Cooper, 19, of Wahpeton, N.D., Spc. Jerod H. Osborne, 20, of Royse City, Texas
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Sat, Jul 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Staff Sgt. Marc A. Arizmendez, 30, of Anaheim, Calif., Spc. Roger Lee, 26, of Monterey, Calif., Pfc. Michael S. Pridham, 19, of Louisville, Ky.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Anthony W. Simmons
Tue, Jul 13, 2010
Pfc. Anthony W. Simmons, 25, of Tallahassee, Fla., died July 8 in Kunar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Joseph W. Dimock II
Tue, Jul 13, 2010
Spc. Joseph W. Dimock II, 21, of Wildwood, Ill, died July 10 in Salerno, Afghanistan
Haiti Task Force Focuses on Engineering, Medical Missions
Tue, Jul 13, 2010
By Army Sgt. Darron Salzer National Guard Bureau ARLINGTON, Va., July 12, 2010 - Soldiers, sailors and airmen assigned to Joint Task Force New Horizons have made major progress on their engineering and medical missions in Haiti, the task force commander said today.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Carlos J. Negron
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Spc. Carlos J. Negron, 40, of Fort Meyers, Fla., died July 10 at Asadabad, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Spc. Edwin C. Wood, 18, of Omaha, Neb., Staff Sgt. Christopher F. Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Beach, Va
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Max W. Donahue
Mon, Aug 09, 2010
Cpl. Max W. Donahue, 23, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., died Aug. 7 of wounds received Aug. 4 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Shaun M. Mittler
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Sgt. Shaun M. Mittler, 32, of Austin, Texas, died July 10 in Konar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Shaun M. Mittler
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Staff Sgt. Shaun M. Mittler, 32, of Austin, Texas, died July 10 in Konar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pvt. Brandon M. King
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Pvt. Brandon M. King, 23, of Tallahassee, Fla., died July 14 at Combat Outpost Nolen, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
The Department of Defense announced the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.: 1st Lt. Christopher S. Goeke, 23, of Minn., Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Stout, 34, of Worthville, Ky., Staff Sgt. Sheldon L. Tate, 27, of Hinesville, Ga
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Dave M. Santos
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Cpl. Dave M. Santos, 21, of Rota, Marianas Islands of the Pacific, died July 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert, 29, of Jacksonville, Ill., died July 17 in Paktika province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Sgt. 1st Class John H. Jarrell, 32, of Brunson, S.C., Sgt. Leston M. Winters, 30, of Sour Lake, Texas.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: 1st Lt. Christopher S. Goeke, 23, of Apple Valley, Minn., Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Stout, 34, of Worthville, Ky., Staff Sgt. Sheldon L. Tate, 27, of Hinesville, Ga.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Justus S. Bartelt
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Staff Sgt. Justus S. Bartelt, 27, of Polo, Ill., died July 16 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD to Resume Restructured Military Spouse Career Program
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the resumption of a restructured military spouse career advancement account program - MyCAA, following a comprehensive review. The program will be available to spouses of service members in the pay grades of E1-E5, W1-W2 and O1-O2 beginning October 25 at 8 a.m. EDT
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Justin B. Allen
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Sgt. Justin B. Allen, 23, of Coal Grove, Ohio, died July 18 in Zhari, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army 1st Lt. Robert N. Bennedsen
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
1st Lt. Robert N. Bennedsen, 25, of Vashon, Wash., died July 18 at Qalat, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Gunnery Sgt. Christopher L. Eastman
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher L. Eastman, 28, of Moose Pass, Ark., died July 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Anibal Santiago
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Sgt. Anibal Santiago, 37, of Belvidere, Ill., died July 18 in Bagram, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Jesse R. Tilton
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Sgt. Jesse R. Tilton, 23, of Decatur, Ill., died July 16 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained July 13 when insurgents attacked his unit in Kandahar City, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Brian F. Piercy
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Staff Sgt. Brian F. Piercy, 27, of Clovis, Calif., died July 19 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Paul J. Miller
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Cpl. Paul J. Miller, 22, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Gunnery Sgt. Christopher L. Eastman
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher L. Eastman, 28, of Moose Pass, Alaska, died July 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Announces Army Casualty 1st Lt. Michael L. Runyan
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
1st Lt. Michael L. Runyan, 24, of Newark, Ohio, died July 21 in Balad, Iraq
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Julio Vargas
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Cpl. Julio Vargas, 23, of Sylmar, Calif., died July 20 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
They died July 24, at Qalat, Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Mora, 24, of San Diego, Calif., Sgt. Daniel Lim, 23, of Cypress, Calif., Spc. Joseph A. Bauer, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio., Pfc. Andrew L. Hand, 25, of Enterprise, Ala.
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties in Afghanistan
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Lt. Col. Mario D. Carazo, 41, of Springfield, Ohio., Maj. James M. Weis, 37, of Toms River, N.J
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Frederik E. Vazquez
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Lance Cpl. Frederik E. Vazquez, 20, of Melrose Park, Ill., died July 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Mora, 24, of San Diego, Calif., Sgt. Daniel Lim, 23, of Cypress, Calif., Spc. Joseph A. Bauer, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio., Spc. Andrew L. Hand, 25, of Enterprise, Ala.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove, 25, of Renton, Wash., recently listed as missing, died from wounds sustained from an incident in Logar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Shane R. Martin
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Lance Cpl. Shane R. Martin, 23, of Spring, Texas, died July 29 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Capt. Jason E. Holbrook, 28, of Burnet, Texas, and Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Warren, 28, of Manchester, N.H
DOD Identifies Army Casualty DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Aug 01, 2010
Spc. Michael L. Stansbery, 21, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., died July 30 near Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Kyle B. Stout
Wed, Aug 04, 2010
Sgt. Kyle B. Stout, 25, of Texarkana, Texas, died July 30 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst
Fri, Aug 06, 2010
Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst, 34, of Laconia, N.H., died Aug. 4 in Kunduz province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Sgt. Andrew C. Nicol, 23, of Eaton, Mich., Pfc. Bradley D. Rappuhn, 24, of Grand Ledge, Mich.
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
The following Marines died Aug. 7 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Cornelius, 20, of Ashtabula, Ohio., Pfc. Vincent E. Gammone III, 19, of Christiana, Tenn
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Faith R. Hinkley
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Spc. Faith R. Hinkley, 23, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Aug. 7 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her unit in Iskandariya, Iraq
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Sgt. Andrew C. Nicol, 23, of Kensington, N.H., and Pfc. Bradley D. Rappuhn, 24, of Grand Ledge, Mich. died Aug. 8 at Zhari Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Jose L. Saenz III
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Sgt. Jose L. Saenz III, 30, of Pleasanton, Texas, died Aug. 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Christopher N. Karch
Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Sgt. Christopher N. Karch, 23, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Aug. 11 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Pfc. Joshua S. Ose
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Pfc. Joshua S. Ose, 19, of Hernando, Miss., died Sept. 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airman Michael J. Buras
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Senior Airman Michael J. Buras, 23, of Fitzgerald, Ga., died Sept. 21 of wounds suffered as the result of an improvised explosive device detonation in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Medal of Honor Recipient Joins Hall of Heroes
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2010 - The nation's latest Medal of Honor recipient was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes during a ceremony here today. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy welcomed the brother, sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger, who was posthumously awarded the medal during a White House ceremony
DOD Identifies Four Navy Casualties in Helicopter Crash
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
R.I.P. - Lt. (SEAL) Brendan J. Looney, 29, of Owings, Md., assigned to a West Coast-based SEAL Team, Senior Chief Petty Officer David B. McLendon, 30, of Thomasville, Ga., assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit, Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Adam O. Smith, 26, of Hurland, Mo., assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL Team, Petty Officer 3rd Class (SEAL) Denis C. Miranda, 24, of Toms River, N.J., assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL Team.
Missing WWII Soldier is Identified
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Pfc. James C. Konyud, of Cleveland, will be buried on Sept. 25 in his hometown
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties in Helicopter Crash
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Maj. Robert F. Baldwin, 39, of Muscatine, Iowa, Chief Warrant Officer Matthew G. Wagstaff, 34, of Orem, Utah, Chief Warrant Officer Jonah D. McClellan, 26, of St. Louis Park, Minn, Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Powell, 25, of Pleasant Plains, Ill., Sgt. Marvin R. Calhoun Jr., 23, of Elkhart, Ind.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Rosa
Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Rosa, 20, of Swanton, Vt., died Sept. 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Clinton E. Springer II
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Pfc. Clinton E. Springer II, 21, of Sanford, Maine, died Sept. 24 in Kabul, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Iraq
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Killed were: Spc. John Carrillo Jr., 20, of Stockton, Calif., Pfc. Gebrah P. Noonan, 26, of Watertown, Conn.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Marc C. Whisenant
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Spc. Marc C. Whisenant, 23, of Holly Hill, Fla., died Sept. 24 in Kuwait of injuries sustained in a military vehicle roll-over.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Pfc. William B. Dawson, 20, of Tunica, Miss., Pfc. Jaysine P. S. Petree, 19, of Yigo, Guam died Sept. 24 of wounds suffered while traveling between Ghanzi and Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, when their military vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Sgt. Mark A. Simpson, 40, of Peoria, Ill., Spc. Donald S. Morrison, 23, of Cincinnati, Ohio died Sept. 26 at Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their military vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airman Daniel J. Johnson
Wed, Oct 06, 2010
Senior Airman Daniel J. Johnson, 23, of Schiller Park, Ill., died Oct. 5 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Karl A. Campbell
Wed, Oct 06, 2010
Sgt. Karl A. Campbell, 34, of Chiefland, Fla., died Oct. 4 in Babur, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Wed, Oct 13, 2010
10-13-2010 The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Staff Sgt. Dave J. Weigle, 29, of Philadelphia, Pa, Spc. David A. Hess, 25, of Ruskin, Fla - R.I.P.
DOD Indentifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Raymon L. A. Johnson
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Lance Cpl. Raymon L. A. Johnson, 22, of Midland, Ga., died Oct. 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Missing WWII Airman Identified
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Arthur F. Parkhurst, of Evansville, Ind., will be buried on Oct. 16 in Dayton, Ohio
DOD Identifies Four Marine Casualties in Afghanistan
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
10-13-2010 The following Marines died Oct. 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Cpl. Justin J. Cain, 22, of Manitowoc, Wis., Lance Cpl. Phillip D. Vinnedge, 19, of Saint Charles, Mo., Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald, 21, of Albany, Ore..,Pfc. Victor A. Dew, 20, of Granite Bay, Calif.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Irvin M. Ceniceros
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Lance Cpl. Irvin M. Ceniceros, 21, of Clarksville, Ark., died Oct. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Jordan M. Byrd
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Pfc. Jordan M. Byrd, 19, of Grantsville, Utah, died Oct. 13 in Yahya Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez, 26, of Rosamond, Calif., died Oct. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Alec E. Catherwood
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Lance Cpl. Alec E. Catherwood, 19, of Byron, Ill., died Oct. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DoD Identifies Army Casualty Cpl. Shawn D. Fannin
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Cpl. Shawn D. Fannin, 32, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, died Nov. 12 in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Eric C. Newman
Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Sgt. Eric C. Newman, 30, of Waynesboro, Miss., died Oct. 14 in Akatzai Kalay, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Three Ft Carson Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Sgt. Carlos A. Benitez, 24, of Carrollton, Texas., Spc. Rafael Martinez Jr., 36, of Spring Valley, Calif., Pfc. Tramaine J. Billingsley, 20 of Portsmouth, Va.all died Oct. 14 while conducting combat operations between Moqur and Darreh-Ye-Bum, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. James D. Boelk
Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Lance Cpl. James D. Boelk, 24, of Oceanside, Calif., died Oct. 15 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Dylan T. Reid
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Ft Carsons Pfc. Dylan T. Reid, 24, of Springfield, Mo., died Oct. 16 in Amarah, Iraq in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Ian M. Tawney
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Sgt. Ian M. Tawney, 25, of Dallas, Ore., died Oct. 16 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Missing Vietnam War Soldiers Identified
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors:
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jorge Villarreal
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Cpl. Jorge Villarreal Jr., 22, of San Antonio, Texas, died Oct. 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airman Andrew S. Bubacz
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Senior Airman Andrew S. Bubacz, 23, of Dalzell, S. C., died Nov. 12 in Nuristan, Afghanistan
Soldier Missing in Action from WWII Identified
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Army Staff Sgt. John R. Simonetti, 26, of Jackson Heights, N.Y., will be buried on Oct. 25 in Arlington National Cemetery. Following the Normandy invasion, allied troops began the deadly task of engaging regrouped German forces in the pastures, hedgerows and villages of France.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Francisco R. Jackson
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Lance Cpl. Francisco R. Jackson, 24, of Elizabeth, N.J., died Oct. 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Navy Announces First Sub Officer Assignments for Women
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2010 - Two dozen women will begin reporting to four submarines by the end of next year, marking a new milestone in the 110-year history of the submarine force, Navy officials announced today.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Gerald R. Jenkins
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
Spc. Gerald R. Jenkins, 19, of Circleville, Ohio, died Oct. 20 in Maquan, Zhari district, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. McAninch
Sat, Oct 23, 2010
Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. McAninch, 28, of Logansport, Ind., died Oct. 21 at Yahya Khel district, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares
Mon, Oct 25, 2010
Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares, 19, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died Oct. 23 in Andar district, Ghazni, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Aracely Gonzalez O'Malley
Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Staff Sgt. Aracely Gonzalez O'Malley, 31, of Brawley, Calif., died Oct. 22 at Homburg, Germany, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident Oct. 12 at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
Smart Phone App Helps Track Post-Deployment Emotional Health
Mon, Oct 25, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the release of a free smart phone mobile application that will make it easier for servicemembers and veterans to track their emotional health after deployments
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Steven L. Dupont
Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Spc. Steven L. Dupont, 20, of Lafayette, La., died Oct. 24 at Rangrizan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Thomas A. Moffitt
Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Spc. Thomas A. Moffitt, 21, of Wichita, Kan., died Oct. 24 at Sarobi District, Paktika Province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Terry E. Honeycutt Jr
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
Lance Cpl. Terry E. Honeycutt Jr., 19, of Waldorf, Md., died Oct. 27 from wounds received Oct. 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Panel Notes Progress in Fight Against Post-traumatic Stress
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2010 - A panel of experts last night noted significant progress in the efforts of the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to help servicemembers, veterans and their families affected by post-traumatic stress disorder.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Pedro A. Maldonado
Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Spc. Pedro A. Maldonado, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Oct. 29 in Kandalay, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Diego A. Solorzanovaldovinos
Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Spc. Diego A. Solorzanovaldovinos, 24, of Huntington Park, Calif., died Oct. 29 in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit on Oct. 27 with small arms fire in the Yahya Khel district in Afghanistan.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Brett W. Land
Mon, Nov 01, 2010
Spc. Brett W. Land, 24, of Wasco, Calif., died Oct. 30 in the Zhari district, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Nov 03, 2010
Spc. Jonathan M. Curtis, 24, of Belmont, Mass., and Pfc. Andrew N. Meari, 21, of Plainfield, Ill. died Nov. 1 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty 1st Lt. James R. Zimmerman
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
1st Lt. James R. Zimmerman, 25, of Aroostook, Maine, died Nov. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Todd M. Harris
Fri, Nov 05, 2010
Sgt. 1st Class Todd M. Harris, 37, of Tucson, Ariz., died Nov. 3 in Badghis province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. James C. Young
Fri, Nov 05, 2010
Spc. James C. Young, 25, of Rochester, Ill., died Nov. 3 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Blake D. Whipple
Sat, Nov 06, 2010
Spc. Blake D. Whipple, 21, of Williamsville, N.Y., died Nov. 5 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
Sat, Nov 06, 2010
Lance Cpl. Brandon W. Pearson, 21, of Arvada, Colo., Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Broehm, 22, of Flagstaff, Ariz died Nov. 4 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan:
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Michael F. Paranzino
Sun, Nov 07, 2010
Sgt. Michael F. Paranzino, 22, of Middletown, R.I., died Nov. 5 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Announced Two New Casualties in Afghanistan
Tue, Nov 09, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 7 in Kunar province, Afghanistan - Sgt. Aaron B. Cruttenden, 25, of Mesa, Ariz., Spc. Dale J. Kridlo, 33, Hughestown, Pa.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Dakota R. Huse
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Lance Cpl. Dakota R. Huse, 19, of Greenwood, La., died Nov. 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Jason J. McCluskey
Tue, Nov 09, 2010
Sgt. Jason J. McCluskey, 26, of McAlester, Okla., died Nov. 4 at Zarghun Shahr, Mohammad Agha district, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Andrew L. Hutchins
Wed, Nov 10, 2010
Spc. Andrew L. Hutchins, 20, of New Portland, Maine, died Nov. 8 at Khost province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty 2nd Lt. Robert M. Kelly
Wed, Nov 10, 2010
2nd Lt. Robert M. Kelly, 29, of Tallahassee, Fla., died Nov. 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. James B. Stack
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Lance Cpl. James B. Stack, 20, of Arlington Heights, Ill., died Nov. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Edward H. Bolen
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Sgt. Edward H. Bolen, 25, of Chittenango, N.Y., died Nov. 10 in Logar province, Afghanistan
Missing WWII Airman Identified
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman Army Air Forces Capt. George W. Grismore, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors
11-17-2010 DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Staff Sgt. Juan L. Rivadeneira, 27, of Davie, Fla., Cpl. Jacob R. Carver, 20, of Freeman, Mo., Spc. Jacob C. Carroll, 20, of Clemmons, N.C. died Nov. 13 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Pape
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Pape, 30, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Nov. 16 in Konar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Javier O. Ortiz Rivera
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Staff Sgt. Javier O. Ortiz Rivera, 26, of Rochester, N.Y., died Nov. 16 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Thu, Nov 18, 2010
Rest In Peace: Spc. Shane H. Ahmed, 31, of Chesterfield, Mich., Spc. Nathan E. Lillard, 26, of Knoxville, Tenn., Spc. Scott T. Nagorski, 27, of Greenfield, Wis., Spc. Jesse A. Snow, 25, of Fairborn, Ohio., Pfc. Christian M. Warriner, 19, of Mills River, N.C.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Eric M. Torbert Jr
Tue, Dec 21, 2010
Cpl. Eric M. Torbert Jr., 25, of Lancaster, Pa., died Dec. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. David P. Senft
Sun, Nov 21, 2010
Staff Sgt. David P. Senft, 27, of Grass Valley, Calif., died Nov. 15 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. David S. Robinson
Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Spc. David S. Robinson, 25, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Nov. 20 in Qalat, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related accident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Jason T. Smith
Mon, Nov 22, 2010
Sgt. Jason T. Smith, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Loleni W. Gandy
Mon, Nov 22, 2010
Staff Sgt. Loleni W. Gandy, 36, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died Nov. 19 in Balad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident
Task Force Prepares for Horn of Africa Mission
Mon, Nov 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2010 - Leaders preparing to deploy to Djibouti in January as the next headquarters staff at Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa just wrapped up the first phase of a new, four-part training program designed to prepare them as well as the follow-on task force for the unique, strategically important mission.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Staff Sgt. Sean M. Flannery, 29, of Wyomissing, Pa.; and Spc. William K. Middleton, 26, of Norfolk, Va. died Nov. 22 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Ardenjoseph A. Buenagua
Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Lance Cpl. Ardenjoseph A. Buenagua, 19, of San Jose, Calif., died Nov. 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
U.S. Soldier MIA from Korean War Identified
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Army Sgt. First Class Wallace L. Slight, 24, of Yates City, Ill., will be buried Dec. 3 in Van Meter, Iowa. On Nov. 1, 1950, Slight was assigned to M Company, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, occupying a defensive position in North Korea, along the Nammyon River, near a bend known as the "Camel's Head."
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Jason D. Peto
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Sgt. Jason D. Peto, 31, of Vancouver, Wash., died Dec. 7 from wounds received Nov. 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pvt. Devon J. Harris
Mon, Nov 29, 2010
Pvt. Devon J. Harris, 24, of Mesquite, Tex., died Nov. 27 in Wardak province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty 1st. Lt. Scott F. Milley
Wed, Dec 01, 2010
1st. Lt. Scott F. Milley, 23, of Sudbury, Mass., died Nov. 30 in Logar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Six Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Sgt. 1st Class Barry E. Jarvis, 36, of Tell City, Ind., Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes, 29, of Athens, Ohio., Spc. Matthew W. Ramsey, 20, of Quartz Hill, Calif., Pfc. Jacob A. Gassen, 21, of Beaver Dam, Wis., Pfc. Austin G. Staggs, 19, of Senoia, Ga., Pvt. Buddy W. McLain, 24, of Mexico, Maine
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Vincent W. Ashlock
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Staff Sgt. Vincent W. Ashlock, 45, of Seaside, Calif., died Dec. 4 in Khost province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Matthew T. Abbate
Sat, Dec 04, 2010
Sgt. Matthew T. Abbate, 26, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Dec. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty SFC James E. Thode
Sat, Dec 04, 2010
SFC James E. Thode, 45, of Kirtland, N.M., died Dec. 2 at Sabari District, Khowst Province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Jun 10, 2011
Pfc. Matthew J. England, 22, of Gainesville, Mo., died June 8, in An Najaf province, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Lucas C. Scott
Mon, Dec 06, 2010
Lance Cpl. Lucas C. Scott, 20, of Peebles, Ohio, died Dec. 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty SSgt. Jason A. Reeves
Tue, Dec 07, 2010
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Reeves, 32, of Odessa, Texas, died December 5 at Gardez District, Paktia Province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Nicholas J. Aleman
Tue, Dec 07, 2010
Sgt. Nicholas J. Aleman, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Dec. 5 while supporting combat operations in Paktia province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Pfc. Colton W. Rusk
Wed, Dec 08, 2010
Pfc. Colton W. Rusk, 20, of Orange Grove, Texas, died Dec. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Department of Defense Holds Annual Disability Awards Ceremony and Forum
Wed, Dec 08, 2010
This annual event provides an overview of DoD disability policy and initiatives, recognizes DoD organizations for their efforts in the employment of individuals with disabilities, and highlights the accomplishments of DoD employees and service members with disabilities.
Mild Brain Trauma May Raise Long-Term Alzheimer's Risk
Wed, Dec 08, 2010
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010 - Improvised explosive devices and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan are boosting the incidence of mild traumatic brain injury, a condition that some early studies indicate may increase a soldier's future risk for Alzheimer's disease, a researcher said yesterday.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary, 20, of Derry, N.H., died Dec. 8 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. James A. Ayube, II, 25, of Salem, Mass. and Spc. Kelly J. Mixon, 23, of Yulee, Fla. RIP
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. James A. Ayube, II, 25, of Salem, Mass. and Spc. Kelly J. Mixon, 23, of Yulee, Fla. RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. David D. Finch
Sat, Dec 11, 2010
Pfc. David D. Finch, 24, of Bath Springs, Tenn., died Dec. 8 in Wasit province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Ethan L. Goncalo
Mon, Dec 13, 2010
Spc. Ethan L. Goncalo, 21, of Fall Rivers, Mass., died Dec. 11 in Kabul, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Stacy A. Green
Mon, Dec 13, 2010
Staff Sgt. Stacy A. Green, 34, of Alexander City, Ala., died Dec. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Six Army Casualties in Kandahar Province
Tue, Dec 14, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Cpl. Sean M. Collins, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii., Cpl. Willie A. McLawhorn Jr., 23, of Conway, N.C., Spc. Patrick D. Deans, 22 of Orlando, Fla., Spc. Kenneth E. Necochea Jr., 21, of San Diego, Calif., Spc. Derek T. Simonetta, 21, of Redwood City, Calif., Spc. Jorge E. Villacis, 24, of Sunrise, Fla. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Jose A. Hernandez
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Lance Cpl. Jose A. Hernandez, 19, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Dec. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Staff Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg, 28, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Dec. 15 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth
Sat, Dec 18, 2010
Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, 22, of Radford, Va., died Dec. 15 at Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance. Cpl. Jose L. Maldonado
Sat, Dec 18, 2010
Lance. Cpl. Jose L. Maldonado, 21, of Mathis, Texas, died Dec. 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Units for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation
Sat, Dec 18, 2010
The Department of Defense identified today eight major units to deploy as part of upcoming rotations of forces operating in Afghanistan. The scheduled rotation for these replacement forces will begin in early 2011 and continue through the fall of 2011
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Conrado D. Javier Jr
Tue, Dec 21, 2010
Pfc. Conrado D. Javier Jr., 19, of Marina, Calif., died Dec. 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Kenneth A. Corzine
Mon, Dec 27, 2010
Lance Cpl. Kenneth A. Corzine, 23, of Bethalto, Ill., died Dec. 24 of wounds received Dec. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Garrett A. Misener
Tue, Dec 28, 2010
Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, 25, of Cordova, Tenn., died Dec. 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Tevan L. Nguyen
Wed, Dec 29, 2010
Cpl. Tevan L. Nguyen, 21, of Hutto, Texas, died Dec. 28, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Michael J. Beckerman
Sun, Jan 02, 2011
Sgt. Michael J. Beckerman, 25, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., died Dec. 31 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jacob A. Tate
Tue, Jan 04, 2011
Cpl. Jacob A. Tate, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died Jan. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Maung P. Htaik
Mon, Jan 03, 2011
Lance Cpl. Maung P. Htaik, 20, of Hagerstown, Md., died Jan. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Iraq
Thu, Jan 06, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn Jan. 2 in Taji, Iraq: Sgt. Jose M. Cintron Rosado, 38, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico; and Spc. Jose A. Delgado Arroyo, 41, of San Juan, Puerto Rico
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Eric M. Nettleton
Fri, Jan 07, 2011
Sgt. Eric M. Nettleton, 26, of Wichita, Kan., died Jan. 5, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan of wounds suffered in Dehjawz-e Hasanzay when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese
Sat, Jan 08, 2011
Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese, 24, of Winder, Ga., died Jan. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies two Army Casualties
Sat, Jan 08, 2011
They died January 5 of wounds suffered at Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan R.I.P. Sgt. 1st Class Robert W. Pharris, 48, of Seymour, Mo. He was assigned to the Missouri National Guard Agri-Business Development Team IV, Jefferson City, Mo
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Sun, Jan 09, 2011
Two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom died Jan. 7 of wounds suffered at Logar Province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. Spc. Ethan C. Hardin, 25, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Pfc. Ira B. Laningham, IV, 22, of Zapata, Texas
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Robert J. Near
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Robert J. Near, 21, of Nampa, Idaho, died Jan. 7 at Kandahar, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
Sgt. Chad D. Frokjer, 27, of Maplewood, Minn., died June 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Fri, Jan 14, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 12, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan - Sgt. Omar Aceves, 30, of El Paso, Texas., Spc. Jarrid L. King, 20, of Erie, Pa., Pfc. Benjamin G. Moore, 23, of Robbinsville, N.J.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Zainah C. Creamer
Sat, Jan 15, 2011
Sgt. Zainah C. Creamer, 28, of Texarkana, Texas, died Jan. 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk
Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk, 47, of Ranch Murieto, Calif., died Jan. 12 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, May 17, 2011
Spc. Brian D. Riley Jr., 24, of Longwood, Fla., died May 15, in Kunar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Zachary S. Salmon
Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Pfc. Zachary S. Salmon, 21, of Harrison, Ohio, died Jan. 12 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Jose A. Torre
Tue, Jan 18, 2011
Spc. Jose A. Torre, Jr., 21, of Garden Grove, Calif., died Jan.15 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with a rocket-propelled grenade
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Iraq
Tue, Jan 18, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn in Mosul, Iraq: Sgt. Michael P. Bartley, 23, of Barnhill, Ill. and Spc. Martin J. Lamar, 43, of Sacramento, Calif
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Maj. Michael S. Evarts
Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Maj. Michael S. Evarts, 41, of Concord, Ohio, died Jan. 17, in Tikrit, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead
Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead, 22, of Axis, Ala., died Jan. 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Joshua T. Lancaster
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Spc. Joshua T. Lancaster, 22, of Millbrook, Ala., died Jan. 19, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked the Kandahar airfield with indirect fire
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer Dominique Cruz
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla., was found during search and rescue operations Jan. 19 in the Gulf of Oman after being reported missing Jan. 18
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Jason G. Amores
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Sgt. Jason G. Amores, 29, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died Jan. 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Airman Missing in Action from Korean War is Identified
Sat, Jan 22, 2011
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, has been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors - Air Force 1st Lt. Robert F. Dees, 23, of Moultrie, Ga.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Amy R. Sinkler
Sat, Jan 22, 2011
Pfc. Amy R. Sinkler, 23, of Chadbourn, N.C., died Jan. 20 in Baghlan province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William, Va., died Jan. 28 in Parwan province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident
DOD News Briefing with Michael O'Neill via Teleconference from Afghanistan
Wed, Jan 26, 2011
"I've been here in Helmand for four months now. What I would say about the situation I've observed in these four months, by visiting a lot of different parts of Helmand, 11 of the districts, is that in 2010, some good progress has been made here in Helmand, led by Governor Mangal, the governor of the province, with coalition forces, with the PRT"
Defense Employees Top $17 Million in CFC Donations
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 - For the second straight year, Defense Department employees donated or pledged more than $17 million in the Combined Federal Campaign, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said today
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Tech. Sgt. Leslie D. Williams
Thu, Jan 27, 2011
Tech. Sgt. Leslie D. Williams, 36, of Juneau, Alaska, died Jan. 25 due to a non-combat related incident at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
Nonpartisan Group Teaches Vets How to Run for Office
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 - Ask most Americans what they they'd like to see in their elected officials, and they're likely to rattle off a laundry list of characteristics: integrity, leadership experience, an ability to work cooperatively to tackle tough challenges, and perhaps most of all, a willingness to put what's best for the country above their own self-interest
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Tue, Feb 01, 2011
R I P Spc. Joshua R. Campbell, 22, of Bennett, Colo. and Spc. Shawn A. Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, Iowa. They died Jan. 29 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Omar Soltero
Tue, Feb 01, 2011
Spc. Omar Soltero, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 31 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Rodriguez from the Pentagon
Wed, Feb 02, 2011
"Eighteen months ago, we wrote the first country-wide operational- level comprehensive campaign plan that included our Afghan partners. That combined team of both ISAF as well as the three security ministries -- the minister of interior, the minister of defense, and the national director of security -- all put that plan together..."
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Staff Sgt. Jorge M. Oliveira, 33, of Newark, N.J., died Oct. 19 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Lashawn D. Evans
Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Spc. Lashawn D. Evans, 24, of Columbia, S.C., died Feb. 15 in Baghdad province, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Lucas T. Pyeatt
Mon, Feb 07, 2011
Cpl. Lucas T. Pyeatt, 24, of West Chester, Ohio, died Feb. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Aaron M. Swanson
Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Lance Cpl. Aaron M. Swanson, 21, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Feb. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Patrick R. Carroll
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Sgt. Patrick R. Carroll, 25, of Norwalk, Ohio, died Feb. 7 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Nathan B. Carse
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Spc. Nathan B. Carse, 32, of Harrod, Ohio, died Feb. 8 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
Airmen Missing in Action From WWII Identified
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of 11 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
DOD News Briefing with Army Brig. Gen. Mark Martins via Teleconference from Afghanistan
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Briefing from Afghanistan with Army Brigadier General Mark Martins, the commanding general of the Rule of Law Field Force-Afghanistan. In September 2009, General Martins was assigned as interim commander of the then newly established Joint Task Force 435, and he deployed soon thereafter to Afghanistan.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Spc. David E. Hickman, 23, of Greensboro, N.C., died Nov. 14, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Airman 1st Class Corey C. Owens
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Airman 1st Class Corey C. Owens, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, died Feb. 17 due to a non-combat related incident at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Jonathan A. Pilgeram
Sat, Feb 19, 2011
Spc. Jonathan A. Pilgeram, 22, of Great Falls, Mont., died Feb. 17 in Konar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Airman 1st Class Christoffer P. Johnson
Sat, Feb 19, 2011
Airman 1st Class Christoffer P. Johnson, 20, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Feb. 17 due to a non-combat related incident in Southwest Asia
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Sgt. Matthew J. Deyoung
Sat, Feb 19, 2011
Sgt. Matthew J. Deyoung, 26, of Talent, Ore., died Feb. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart
Sun, Feb 20, 2011
Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Carpenter
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Carpenter, 27, of Columbia, Tenn., died Feb. 19 of wounds received Feb. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Robert C. Sisson Jr
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
Sgt. Robert C. Sisson Jr., 29, of Aliquippa, Pa., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar district, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Johnathan W. Taylor
Thu, Feb 24, 2011
Cpl. Johnathan W. Taylor, 23, of Homosassa, Fla., died Feb. 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Brian Tabada
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Spc. Brian Tabada, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 27, in Konar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Jerome Firtamag
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
Staff Sgt. Jerome Firtamag, 29, of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, was medically evacuated from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to the United States on Dec. 1, 2010, for treatment of a non-combat related illness
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Andrew C. Wilfahrt
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Spc. Andrew C. Wilfahrt, 31, of Rosemount, Minn., died Feb. 27, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Kristopher J. Gould
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Sgt. Kristopher J. Gould, 25, of Saginaw, Mich., died Feb. 27, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. David R. Fahey Jr
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Pfc. David R. Fahey Jr., 23, of Norwalk, Conn., died Feb. 28, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Rudolph R. Hizon
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
Spc. Rudolph R. Hizon 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Feb. 28, in Logar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies two Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom - Staff Sgt. Chauncy R. Mays, 25, of Cookville, Texas. and Spc. Christopher G. Stark, 22, of Monett, Mo
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden, 25, of Williamston, S.C., died as a result of the March 2 shooting at Frankfurt Airport, Germany
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Ian M. Muller
Mon, Mar 14, 2011
Cpl. Ian M. Muller, 22, of Danville, Vt., died March 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Jason M. Weaver
Sat, Mar 05, 2011
Spc. Jason M. Weaver, 22, of Anaheim, Calif., died March 3 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Cpl. Jordan R. Stanton
Mon, Mar 07, 2011
Cpl. Jordan R. Stanton, 20, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., died March 4 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Mark C. Wells
Mon, Mar 07, 2011
Staff Sgt. Mark C. Wells, 31, of San Jose, Calif., died March 5 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Kalin C. Johnson
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Pfc. Kalin C. Johnson, 19, of Lexington, S.C., died March 8 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Andrew P. Wade
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Spc. Andrew P. Wade, 22, of Antioch, Ill., died March 9 in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, as a result of a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Cpl. Loren M. Buffalo
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Cpl. Loren M. Buffalo, 20, of Mountain Pine, Ark., died March 9 in Kandahar province of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Eric S. Trueblood
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
Staff Sgt. Eric S. Trueblood, 27, of Alameda, Calif., died March 10 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. 1st Class Daehan Park
Mon, Mar 14, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Daehan Park, 36, of Watertown, Conn. died March 12, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Cpl. Brandon S. Hocking
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Cpl. Brandon S. Hocking, 24, of Seattle, Wash., died March 21 in As Samawah, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. Arturo E. Rodriguez
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Pfc. Arturo E. Rodriguez, 19, of Bellflower, Calif., died March, 12 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Meis
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Meis, 20, of Bennett, Colo., died March 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Travis M. Tompkins
Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Sgt. Travis M. Tompkins, 31, of Lawton, Okla., died March 16 in Logar province, Afghanistan,of injuries sustained on March 15, when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Senior Airmen Michael J. Hinkle II
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Senior Airmen Michael J. Hinkle II, 24, of Corona, Calif., died March 16 due to a non-combat related incident in Southwest Asia
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Mon, Mar 21, 2011
Cpl. Donald R. Mickler Jr., 29, of Bucyrus, Ohio; and Pfc. Rudy A. Acosta, 19, of Canyon Country, Calif died March 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they were allegedly shot with small arms fire by an individual from a military security group
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Staff Sgt. Mecolus C. McDaniel
Mon, Mar 21, 2011
Staff Sgt. Mecolus C. McDaniel, 33, of Fort Hood, Texas, died March 19 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. James M. Malachowski
Mon, Mar 21, 2011
Staff Sgt. James M. Malachowski, 25, of Westminster, Md., died March 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Master Sgt. Jamal H. Bowers
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Master Sgt. Jamal H. Bowers, 41, of Raleigh, N.C., died March 18 at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, as a result of a non-combat related incident.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III
Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died as a result of a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies two Army Casualties
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Staff Sgt. Joshua S. Gire, 28, of Chillicothe, Ohio. and Pfc. Michael C. Mahr, 26, of Homosassa, Fla. died March 22, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device, rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Justin D. Ross
Mon, Mar 28, 2011
Spc. Justin D. Ross, 22, of Green Bay, Wis., died March 26 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small arms fire
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Burgess, 29, of Cleburne, Texas. and Pfc. Dustin J. Feldhaus, 20, of Glendale, Ariz died March 29 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire in Konar province
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
R.I.P. - Sgt. 1st Class Ofren Arrechaga, 28, of Hialeah, Fla.; Staff Sgt. Frank E. Adamski III, 26, of Moosup, Conn.; and Spc. Jameson L. Lindskog, 23, of Pleasanton, Calif
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pvt. Jeremy P. Faulkner
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Pvt. Jeremy P. Faulkner, 23, of Griffin, Ga., died March 29 of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire in Konar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Dennis C. Poulin
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Spc. Dennis C. Poulin, 26, of Cumberland, R.I., died March 31 in the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on March 28 in Konar province, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Lance Cpl. Harry Lew
Mon, Apr 04, 2011
Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, 21, of Santa Clara, Calif., died April 3 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty 1st Lt. Robert F. Welch III
Tue, Apr 05, 2011
1st Lt. Robert F. Welch III, 26, of Denton, Texas, died April 3 in Khost province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his base with indirect fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Capt. Wesley J. Hinkley
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
Capt. Wesley J. Hinkley, 36, of Carlisle, Pa., died April 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
Sgt. Scott H. Burgess, 32, of Franklin, Texas and Sgt. Michael S. Lammerts, 26, of Tonawanda, N.Y died April 4 of wounds suffered from small arms fire in Faryab province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Smith
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Smith, 26, of Arlington, Texas, died April 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Seaman Benjamin D. Rast
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Seaman Benjamin D. Rast, 23, of Niles, Mich., died April 6 while conducting a dismounted patrol northeast of Patrol Base Alcatraz, Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty Staff Sgt. Jason A. Rogers
Sat, Apr 09, 2011
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Rogers, 28, of Brandon, Miss., died April 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Keith T. Buzinski
Sat, Apr 09, 2011
Spc. Keith T. Buzinski, 26, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died April 7 in Logar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Sonny J. Moses
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Spc. Sonny J. Moses, 22, of Koror, Palau, died April 18 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered as a result of a grenade attack at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Jose M. Caraballo Pietri
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
Sgt. Jose M. Caraballo Pietri, 32, of Yauco, Puerto Rico, died April 10 in Badghis province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Sgt. Vorasack T. Xaysana
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
Sgt. Vorasack T. Xaysana, 30, of Westminster, Colo., died April 10 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained April 9 in a non-combat related incident
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Brent M. Maher
Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Spc. Brent M. Maher, 31, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died April 11 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
Airman Missing in Action from WWII Identified
Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Martin P. Murray, 21, of Lowell, Mass., will be buried on April 16 in Marshfield, Mass. Murray, along with 11 other crew members, took off on Oct. 27, 1943, in their B-24D Liberator from an airfield near Port Moresby, New Guinea
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pvt. Brandon T. Pickering
Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Pvt. Brandon T. Pickering, 21, of Fort Thomas, Ky., died April 10 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire and a rocket propelled grenade in Wardak province, Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Donald L. Nichols
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Spc. Donald L. Nichols, 21, of Shell Rock, Iowa, died April 13, in Laghman province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Spc. Joseph A. Kennedy
Sun, Apr 17, 2011
Spc. Joseph A. Kennedy, 25, of St. Paul, Minn. died April 15, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom - Spc. Paul J. Atim, 27, of Green Bay, Wis.; Spc. Charles J. Wren, 25, of Beeville, Texas; and Pfc. Joel A. Ramirez, 22, of Waxahachie, Texas R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties in Afghanistan
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom - Capt. Charles E. Ridgley Jr., 40, of Baltimore, Md., Sgt. 1st Class Charles L. Adkins, 36, of Sandusky, Ohio; Staff Sgt. Cynthia R. Taylor, 39, of Columbus, Ga.; Sgt. Linda L. Pierre, 28, Immokalee, Fla.; and Spc. Joseph B. Cemper, 21, Warrensburg, Mo. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill, 27, of Ralston, Neb., died April 19 as a result of a non-combat related incident. Hill was assigned to the USS Enterprise as a machinist's mate
DOD Identifies Army Casualty Pfc. John F. Kihm
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Pfc. John F. Kihm, 19, of Philadelphia, Pa., died April 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan
Department of Defense announced the deaths of two soldiers
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
1st Lt. Omar J. Vazquez, 25, of Hamilton, N.J.; and Pfc. Antonio G. Stiggins, 25, of Rio Rancho, N.M. died of wounds suffered April 22, in Numaniyah, Iraq when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device
DOD Identifies Army Casualty in Afghanistan
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
Sgt. John P. Castro, 25, of Andrews, Texas died April 22 at Paktika province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small arms fire
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
Chief Warrant Officer, Terry L. Varnadore II, 29, of Hendersonville, N.C. died April 23 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his helicopter went down due to an undetermined cause. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
The following Marines died April 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan: Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, 23, of Warrenton, Va. and Lance Cpl. Dominic J. Ciaramitaro, 19, of South Lyon, Mich. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin F. Bitner, 37, of Greencastle, Pa., died April 23 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Sgt. David P. Day, 26, of Gaylord, Mich., died April 24 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Bradley S. Hughes, 41, of Newark, Ohio, died April 24 of a non-combat incident, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Capt. Joshua M. McClimans, 30, of Akron, Ohio, died April 22 at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Khost province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Apr 27, 2011
Lance Cpl. Joe M. Jackson, 22, of White Swan, Wash., died April 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Cpl. Adam D. Jones, 29, of Germantown, Ohio, died April 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty in Iraq
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Spc. Andrew E. Lara, 25, of Albany, Ore., died April 27, of a noncombat related incident, in Babil province, Iraq. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Eight Air Force Casualties
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
They died April 27, at the Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from gunfire R.I.P. - Maj. Philip D. Ambard, Maj. Jeffrey O. Ausborn, Maj. David L. Brodeur, Master Sgt. Tara R. Brown, Lt. Col. Frank D. Bryant Jr., Maj. Raymond G. Estelle II, Capt. Nathan J. Nylander, Capt. Charles A. Ransom
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Lance Cpl. Ronald D. Freeman, 25, of Plant City, Fla., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Sgt. Matthew D. Hermanson, 22, of Appleton, Wis., died April 28, in Wardak province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Pfc. Jonathan M. Villanueva, 19, of Jacksonville, Fla., died April 27, in Wardak province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Spc. Preston J. Dennis, 23, of Redding, Calif., died April 28 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty in Iraq
Sun, May 01, 2011
Pfc. Robert M. Friese, 21, of Chesterfield, Mich., died April 29 in Al Qadisiyah province, Iraq, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade - R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, May 03, 2011
Sgt. Adam D. Craig, 23, of Cherokee, Iowa, died March 4 at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of a non-combat related illness. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, May 04, 2011
Cpl. Kevin W. White, 22, of Westfield, N.Y., died May 2 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, May 07, 2011
Spc. Riley S. Spaulding, 21, of Sheridan, Texas, died May 4 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Carson Army Casualty
Wed, May 11, 2011
Sgt. Ken K. Hermogino, 30, of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident
DOD Identifies Ft Riley Army Casualty
Sat, Jun 18, 2011
Spc. Marcos A. Cintron, 32, of Orlando, Fla., died June 16 at a medical facility in Boston, Mass., of wounds suffered June 6 at Baghdad, Iraq, when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, May 12, 2011
1st Lt. Demetrius M. Frison, 26, of Lancaster, Pa., died May 10 in Khost province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, May 16, 2011
Sgt. Amaru Aguilar, 26, of Miami, Fla. died May 13, at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit encountered small arms fire R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties
Mon, May 16, 2011
Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf, 27, of Nashville, Tenn., and Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer, 43, of Modesto, Calif., died May 12 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, May 18, 2011
Sgt. Robert C. Schlote, 26, of Norfolk, Neb., died May 14, in Omaha, Neb., from a non-combat related medical illness R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Wed, May 18, 2011
Staff Sgt. David D. Self, 29, of Pearl, Miss., Spc. Bradley L. Melton, 29, Rolla, Mo.; Pvt. Lamarol J. Tucker, 26, of Gainesville, Fla.; and Pvt. Cheizray Pressley, 21, of North Charleston, S.C - R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, May 19, 2011
Spc. Brandon M. Kirton, 25, of Centennial, Colo., died May 18, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
Capt. Michael W. Newton, 30, of Newport News, Va.,died June 11 at Faryab province, Afghanistan,of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Wed, May 25, 2011
Staff Sgt. Kristofferson B. Lorenzo, 33, of Chula Vista, Calif., Pfc. William S. Blevins, 21, of Sardinia, Ohio, Pvt. Andrew M. Krippner, 20, Garland, Texas; and Pvt. Thomas C. Allers, 23, of Plainwell, Mich. died May 23, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Iraq
Wed, May 25, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Clifford E. Beattie, 37, of Medical Lake, Wash., and Pfc. Ramon Mora Jr., 19, of Ontario, Calif died May 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, May 28, 2011
Chief Warrant Officer Christopher R. Thibodeau, 28, of Chesterland, Ohio, died May 26 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed during combat operations R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Air Force Casualties
Sat, May 28, 2011
Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Hamski, 28, of Ottumwa, Iowa and Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer M. Solesbee, 32, of Citrus Heights, Calif died May 26 in the Shorabak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Six Army Casualties
Sun, May 29, 2011
1st Lt. John M. Runkle, 27, of West Salem, Ohio; Staff Sgt. Edward D. Mills Jr., 29, of New Castle, Pa.; Staff Sgt. Ergin V. Osman, 35, of Jacksonville, N.C.; Sgt. Thomas A. Bohall, 25, of Bel Aire, Kan.; Sgt. Louie A. Ramos Velazquez, 39, of Camuy, Puerto Rico; and Spc. Adam J. Patton, 21, of Port Orchard, Wash. died May 26 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, May 30, 2011
Spc. Adam S. Hamilton, 22, of Kent, Ohio, died May 28 in Haji Ruf, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Announces Charges Sworn Against Five Detainees Allegedly Responsible for 9/11 Attacks
Tue, May 31, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the office of military commissions prosecutors have sworn charges against five individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, May 31, 2011
Pfc. Anthony M. Nunn, 19, of Burnet, Texas, died May 30, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, May 31, 2011
Lance Cpl. Peter J. Clore, 23, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died May 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Capt. Joseph W. Schultz, 36, of Port Angeles, Wash., Staff Sgt. Martin R. Apolinar, 28, of Glendale, Ariz. and Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo, 25, of Riverside, Calif died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Spc. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, of North Granby, Conn., died May, 31, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
Sgt. Jeffrey C. S. Sherer, 29, of Four Oaks, N.C. died June 2, in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Sgt. Joseph M. Garrison, 27, of New Bethlehem, Pa., died June 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R,I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
Sgt. Mark A. Bradley, 25, of Cuba, N.Y., died June 16 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Chief Warrant OfficerKenneth R. White, 35, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Chief Warrant Officer Bradley J. Gaudet, 31, of Gladewater, Texas died June 5, in Khost province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as the result of a helicopter crash R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Cpl. William J. Woitowicz, 23, of Middlesex, Mass., died June 7 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Spc. Emilio J. Campo Jr., 20, of Madelia, Minn.; Spc. Michael B. Cook Jr., 27, of Middletown, Ohio; Spc. Christopher B. Fishbeck, 24, of Victorville, Calif.; Spc. Robert P. Hartwick, 20, of Rockbridge, Ohio; and Pfc. Michael C. Olivieri, 26, Chicago, Ill died June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Jun 11, 2011
Cpl. Matthew T. Richard, 21, of Acadia, La., died June 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Jun 11, 2011
Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O'Brien, 21, of Stanley, N.C., died June 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
Lance Cpl. Joshua B. McDaniels, 21, of Dublin, Ohio, died June 12 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
Staff Sgt. Nicholas P. Bellard, 26, of El Paso, Texas; and Sgt. Glenn M. Sewell, 23, of Live Oak, Texas died June 13 in Wasit province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Staff Sgt. Jeremy A. Katzenberger, 26, of Weatherby Lake, Mo., died June 14 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Carson Army Casualty
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Pfc. Eric D. Soufrine, 20, of Woodbridge, Conn., died June 14 in Farah province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Pvt. Ryan J. Larson, 19, of Friendship, Wis., died June 15 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
Spc. Scott D. Smith, 36, of Indianapolis, Ind., died June 17 at Khowst province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Alvin A. Boatwright, 33, of Lodge, S.C., Sgt. Edward F. Dixon III, 37, of Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sgt. Alan L. Snyder, 28, Worcester, Mass., and Spc. Tyler R. Kreinz, 21, Beloit, Wis. died June 18 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered during a vehicle roll-over. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
Pfc. Brian J. Backus, 21, of Saginaw Township, Mich., died June 18, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
Pfc. Josue Ibarra, 21, of Midland, Texas, died June 19 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
Pfc. Gustavo A. Rios-Ordonez, 25, of Englewood, Ohio, died June 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
Sgt. James W. Harvey II, 23, of Toms River, N.J., died June 20 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
Airmen Missing In Action from WWII Identified
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of five Army Air Forces servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
Lance Cpl. Jared C. Verbeek, 22, of Visalia, Calif., died June 21 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Pfc. Joshua L. Jetton, 21, of Sebring, Fla., died June 20 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Spc. Levi E. Nuncio, 24, of Harrisonburg, Va., died June 22 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Cpl. Gurpreet Singh, 21, of Antelope, Calif., died June 22 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Jun 25, 2011
Spc. Nicholas C. D. Hensley, 28, of Prattville, Ala. died June 24, in Landstuhl, Germany from injuries sustained in Kandahar, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider, 23, of Phoenix, N.Y., died June 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
Sgt. Marlon E. Myrie, 25, of Oakland Park, Fla., died June 25 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Douville, 33, of Harvey, La., died June 26 as a result of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device on the border of the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Gunnery Sgt. Ralph E. Pate Jr., 29, of Mullins, S.C., died June 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Spc. Matthew R. Gallagher, 22, of North Falmouth, Mass., died June 26 in Wasit province, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Staff Sgt. Russell J. Proctor, 25, of Oroville, Calif.; and Pfc. Dylan J. Johnson, 20, of Tulsa, Okla. died June 26, in Diyala province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
1st. Lt. Dimitri A. Del Castillo, 24, of Tampa, Fla and Staff Sgt. Nigel D. Kelly, 26, Menifee, Calif died June 25, at Kunar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their units with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Cpl. Michael C. Nolen, 22, of Spring Valley, Wis., died June 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Staff Sgt. Donald V. Stacy, 23, of Avondale, Ariz., died June 28 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Lance Cpl. John F. Farias, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas, died June 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Lance Cpl. Mark R. Goyet, 22, of Sinton, Texas, died June 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Spc. Nicholas P. Bernier, 21, of East Kingston, N.H., died June 25 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered June 22 when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire in Kherwar, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties in Iraq
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
Capt. David E. Van Camp, 29, of Wheeling, W.Va.; Capt. Matthew G. Nielson, 27, of Jefferson, Iowa; and Spc. Robert G. Tenney Jr., 29, Warner Robins, Ga died June 29 in Badrah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire. R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
Pfc. James A. Waters, 21, of Cloverdale, Ind., died July 1 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 04, 2011
Capt. Matthew G. Nielson, 27, of Jefferson, Iowa, died June 29, in Badrah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Jul 06, 2011
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Garcia, 27, of Bossier City, La., died July 4 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
Medal of Honor Recipient Inducted Into Hall of Heroes
Wed, Jul 06, 2011
The U.S. Army will induct Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes in a July 13 ceremony at 2 p.m
DOD IdentifiesThree Army Casualties
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Staff Sgt. Joshua A. Throckmorton, 28, of Battle Creek Mich.; Spc. Jordan C. Schumann, 24, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; and Spc. Preston J. Suter, 22, Sandy, Utah died July 5 in Paktia province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Sgt. Nicanor Amper IV, 36, of San Jose, Calif., died July 5 in Khowst, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Dodds Dudley, 29, of Tega Cay, S.C., died July 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties in Iraq
Sat, Jul 09, 2011
Spc. Nathan R. Beyers, 24, of Littleton, Colo. and Spc. Nicholas W. Newby, 20, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho died July 7 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked their convoy using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 11, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Terryl L. Pasker, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died July 9 in Panjshir province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. R I P
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 11, 2011
Spc. Rafael A. Nieves Jr., 22, of Albany, N.Y., died July 10 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fires. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Sgt. Christopher P. Soderlund, 23, of Pineville, La., died July 9 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with rocket-propelled grenade fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
Lance Cpl. Norberto Mendez Hernandez, 22, of Logan, Utah, died July 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Staff Sgt. Wyatt A. Goldsmith, 28, of Colville, Wash., died July 15 at Camp Bastion Hospital, Afghanistan of injuries suffered July 15 when insurgents attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade fire in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Lance Cpl. Robert S. Greniger, 21, of Greenfield, Minn., died July 12 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Seaman Aaron D. Ullom, 20, of Midland, Mich., died while conducting a dismounted patrol in the Now Zad district, Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Sgt. Jeremy R. Summers, 27, of Mount Olivet, Ky., died Jul. 14 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, after enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Spc. Frank R. Gross, 25, of Oldsmar, Fla., died July 16 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds sustained at Khowst province, Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device caused a military vehicle roll-over. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Thu, Sep 01, 2011
Sgt. Devin J. Daniels, 22, of Kuna, Idaho; and Sgt. Colby L. Richmond, 28, of Providence, N.C died Aug. 25 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
Spc. Daniel L. Elliott, 21, of Youngsville, N.C., died July 15 in Basra, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Two Casualties
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth B. Elwell, 33, of Holland, Pa.; and Pfc. Tyler M. Springman, 19, of Hartland, Maine died July 17, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
Lance Cpl. Jabari N. Thompson, 22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died July 17 of wounds sustained July 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
Sgt. Mark A. Cofield, 25, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died July 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Vangiesen, 30, of Erie, Pa. Sgt. Edward W. Koehler, 47, of Lebanon, Pa. Sgt. Brian K. Mowery, 49, of Halifax, Pa died July 18 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their convoy with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
Cpl. Raphael R. Arruda, 21, of Ogden, Utah, died July 16 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Continues to Study Dust, Burn Pit Health Effects
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2011 - The Defense Department continues to be concerned that airborne dust and smoke may pose health risks to deployed service members, the department's chief of health assurance said here yesterday
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
Staff Sgt. James M. Christen, 29, of Loomis, Calif. Sgt. Jacob Molina, 27, of Houston, Texas died July 19 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
Sgt. Omar A. Jones, 28, of Crook, Colo., died July 18, in Balkh province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
Master Sgt. Benjamin A. Stevenson, 36, of Canyon Lake, Texas, died July 21 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. R.I.P.
NATO Investigates Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2011 - An International Security Assistance Force helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan today, military officials reported. Rescue forces came under enemy fire as they approached the crash site plus more news from Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
2nd Lt. Jered W. Ewy, 33, of Edmond, Okla., and Spc. Augustus J. Vicari, 22, of Broken Arrow, Okla died July 29 at Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
Sgt. William B. GrossPaniagua, 28, of Daly City, Calif., died July 31 in Kunar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
Pfc. Brice M. Scott, 22, of Columbus, Ga., died July 31 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
Staff Sgt. Leon H. Lucas Jr., 32, of Wilson, N.C., died Aug. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
Staff Sgt. Kirk A. Owen, 37, of Sapulpa, Okla., died Aug. 2 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
Spc. Barun Rai, 24, of Silver Spring, Md., died Aug. 3 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Aug 07, 2011
Spc. Jinsu Lee, 34, of Chatsworth, Calif. died Aug. 5, in Kunar province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sun, Aug 07, 2011
Sgt. Daniel D. Gurr, 21, of Vernal, Utah, died Aug. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Sgt. Timothy D. Sayne, 31, of Reno, Nev., died Sept. 18 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Sat, Aug 13, 2011
Pfc. Cody G. Baker, 19, of Holton, Kan. and Pfc. Gil I. Morales Del Valle, 21, of Jacksonville, Fla. died Aug. 3 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Aug 13, 2011
Sgt. Daniel J. Patron, 26, of Canton, Ohio, died Aug. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties
Sat, Aug 13, 2011
Sgt. Adan Gonzales Jr., 28, of Bakersfield, Calif.; and Sgt. Joshua J. Robinson, 29, of Omaha, Neb died Aug. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Aug 13, 2011
Sgt. Alessandro L. Plutino, 28, of Pitman, N.J., died Aug. 8 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Sgt. Edward S. Grace, 39, of South Dartmouth, Mass., died Oct. 23 in Silver Spring, Md., from a non-combat illness. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Aug 29, 2011
Spc. Douglas J. Green, 23, of Sterling, Va., died Aug. 28 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, 25, of Duxbury, Mass., died Aug. 23 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device R.I.P.
Family, friends say goodbye to a 'hero'
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
8/25/2011 - ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. (AFNS) -- An Air Force Special Operations Command pararescueman was laid to rest here Aug. 23. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Zerbe, 28, died Aug. 6 in the Wardak province of eastern Afghanistan when the Chinook helicopter in which he was traveling crashed. RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Nov 13, 2011
Pfc. Theodore B. Rushing, 25, of Longwood, Fla. died Nov. 11, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Aug 27, 2011
Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins, 21, of Owensboro, Ky., died Aug. 25 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
Air Force Pilot Missing From Vietnam War Identified
Thu, Sep 01, 2011
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force Major Thomas E. Reitmann of Red Wing, Minn., will be buried on Sept. 8 in Arlington National Cemetery
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Sep 01, 2011
Pfc. Alberto L. Obod Jr., 26, of Orlando, Fla., died Aug. 28 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during a vehicle roll-over. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Sep 04, 2011
Spc. Dennis James Jr., 21 of Deltona, Fla., died Aug. 31 from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Wardak province, Afghanistan. RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hosey, 27, of Birmingham, Ala., died Sept. 17 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Sep 05, 2011
Spc. Christopher J. Scott, 21, of Tyrone, N.Y., died Sept. 3 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Sep 06, 2011
Pfc. Christophe J. Marquis, 40, of Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 4 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany,of injuries sustained Aug. 27 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R I P
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
James W. Coker, 59, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., was pronounced dead Sept. 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan, while on temporary assignment with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Spc. Kevin R. Shumaker, 24, of Livermore, Calif., died Aug. 31 in a stateside hospital of a non-combat related illness. RIP
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Cmdr. James K. Crawford, 50, of East Concord, N.Y., died Sept. 7, as a result of a non-combat related incident in Manama, Bahrain. RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
Spc. Koran P. Contreras, 21, of Lawndale, Calif. and Pfc. Douglas J. Jeffries Jr., 20, of Springville, Calif died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device Sept. 8 in Kandahar, Afghanistan RIP
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Sun, Sep 11, 2011
Sgt. Bret D. Isenhower, 26, of Lamar, Okla., Spc. Christopher D. Horton, 26, of Collinsville, Okla., and Pfc. Tony J. Potter Jr., 20, of Okmulgee, Okla died Sept. 9 in Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Petty Officer Brian K. Lundy, 25, of Austin, Texas, died while conducting a dismounted patrol in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Sept. 9 R I P
Medal of Honor Recipient to be Inducted into Hall of Heroes
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer will be inducted into the Hall of Heroes on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. EDT in the Pentagon Auditorium (Room BH650). Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of the Navy Ray E. Mabus, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Barrett will participate in the ceremony
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Quintana, 30, of Huntington Park, Calif., died Sept. 10 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Staff Sgt. Keith F. Rudd, 36, of Winder, Ga., died Sept. 10 in Parvan, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained while supporting combat operations RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Sep 13, 2011
Pfc. Brett E. Wood, 19, of Spencer, Ind., died Sept. 9 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device RIP
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Danial R. Adams, 35, of Portland, Ore., died Sept. 13 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using mortar, machine-gun and small-arms fires. R I P
Troops Kill, Detain Insurgents, Seize Cache
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2011 - Afghan and coalition forces killed one insurgent, detained one suspect and seized a weapons cache during separate operations across Regional Command East in Afghanistan yesterday, military officials reported. Read More Current News from Afghanistan
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Sgt. Garrick L. Eppinger Jr., 25, of Appleton, Wis., died Sept. 17 in Parwan province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Sep 21, 2011
Spc. Ryan J. Cook, 29, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died Sept. 18 in Takhar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Sep 20, 2011
Spc. Chazray C. Clark, 24, of Ecorse, Mich., died Sept. 18 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Sep 21, 2011
Staff Sgt. Estevan Altamirano, 30, of Edcouch, Texas, died Sep. 18 in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Spc. Jakob J. Roelli, 24, of Darlington, Wis.; and Spc. Robert E. Dyas, 21, of Nampa, Idaho died Sep. 21, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Lance Cpl. Terry C. Wright, 21, of Scio, Ohio, died Sept. 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Air traffic controllers prepare to pass torch to Iraqis
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
9/23/2011 - ALI BASE, Iraq -- As Operation New Dawn continues to progress, air traffic controllers here are working side-by-side with civilian controllers and Iraqi airmen to transition the airspace back to Iraqi officials
Bureau Works to Protect Troops Pursuing Education
Sat, Sep 24, 2011
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011 - Service members and their families are under siege from for-profit colleges, many of which see service members as nothing more than "dollar signs in uniform," a top financial official said this week
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Sep 25, 2011
Sgt. Andy C. Morales, 32, of Longwood, Fla., died Sept. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Sun, Sep 25, 2011
Sgt. Rafael E. Bigai Baez, 28, of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Pfc. Carlos A. Aparicio, 19, of San Bernadino, Calif. died Sept. 23 in Wardak, province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked their unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Sep 26, 2011
Sgt. Tyler N. Holtz, 22, of Dana Point, Calif., died Sept. 24 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
Sat, Oct 01, 2011
Staff Sgt. Nicholas A. Sprovtsoff, 28, of Davison, Mich., and Sgt. Christopher Diaz, 27, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Sept. 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Sep 28, 2011
Lance Cpl. Franklin N. Watson, 21, of Vonore, Tenn., died Sept. 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Spc. Garrett A. Fant, 21, of American Canyon, Calif., died Sept. 26 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
Lance Cpl. Nickolas A. Daniels, 25, of Elmwood Park, Ill., died Nov. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
1st. Lt. Andres Zermeno, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, died Sep. 25 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
1st Lt. Ivan D. Lechowich, 27, of Valrico, Fla., Spc. Steven E. Gutowski, 24, of Plymouth, Mass., and Pfc. David A. Drake, 21, of Lumberton, Texas died Sep 28, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Oct 02, 2011
Spc. James A. Butz, 21, of Porter, Ind., died Sept. 28 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
Mon, Oct 03, 2011
Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Caleb A. Nelson, 26, of Omaha, Neb.,died after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while conducting a combat patrol in Zabul province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Oct 03, 2011
First Sgt. Billy J. Siercks, 32, of Velda Village, Mo., died Sept. 28 in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered Sept. 27 in Logar, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit using indirect fire. R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Oct 05, 2011
Pvt. Danny Chen, 19, of New York, died Oct. 3 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Oct 08, 2011
Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt, 24, of San Antonio, Texas, died Oct. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Oct 09, 2011
Spc. Ricardo Cerros Jr., 24, of Salinas, Calif., died Oct. 8 in Logar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Ft Carson Army Casualties
Mon, Oct 10, 2011
Capt. Joshua S. Lawrence, 29, of Nashville, Tenn. and Capt. Drew E. Russell, 25, of Scotts, Mich. died Oct. 8, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with a rocket propelled grenade. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Chief Warrant Officer James B. Wilke, 38, of Ione, Calif. died Oct.10, in Doha, Qatar. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Sgt. Nathan L. Wyrick, 34, of Enumclaw, Wash., died Oct. 10 in Kandahar province. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Michael R. Tatham, 33, of University Place, Wash., was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident, Oct. 12, while on rest and recuperation leave from supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Bali, Indonesia. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Staff Sgt. Robert B. Cowdrey, 39, of Atwater, Ohio, died Oct. 13 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered during combat operations. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Lance Cpl. Scott D. Harper, 21, of Winston, Ga., died Oct. 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Oct 16, 2011
Spc. Jeremiah T. Sancho, 23, of Palm Bay, Fla., died Oct. 13 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Oct 17, 2011
Staff Sgt. Houston M. Taylor, 25, of Hurst, Texas, died Oct. 13, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Oct 19, 2011
Staff Sgt. James R. Leep Jr., 44, of Richmond, Va., died Oct. 17 in Babil province, Iraq. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Chief Petty Officer Raymond J. Border, 31, of West Lafayette, Ohio, died Oct. 19 while assessing a route in Paktika province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Mon, Oct 24, 2011
1st. Lt. Ashley I. White, 24, of Alliance, Ohio, Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer B. Domeij, 29, of San Diego, Calif., and Pfc. Christopher A. Horns, 20, of Colorado Springs, Colorado died Oct.22, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Camp Pendleton Marine Casualty
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
Staff Sgt. Joseph H. Frankhauser, 30, of Mason, Texas, died April 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty
Mon, Oct 24, 2011
Airmen 1st Class Jerome D. Miller Jr., 23, of Washington, D.C. died Oct. 13 due to a non-combat related incident in Parwan province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
Lance Cpl. Jason N. Barfield, 22, of Ashford, Ala., died Oct. 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
Capt. Shawn P. T. Charles, 40, of Hickory, N.C., died Oct. 23 in San Antonio, Texas, from a non-combat illness. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class David G. Robinson, 28, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., died Oct. 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Sgt. John A. Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, N.J., died Oct. 26 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Dunning, 31, of Milpitas, Calif., died Oct. 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Lt. Col. David E. Cabrera, 41, of Abilene, Texas, Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Newman, 26, of Shelby, N.C., Sgt. James M. Darrough, 38, of Austin, Texas, Sgt. Carlo F. Eugenio, 29, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif died Oct. 29, in Kabul province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. R.I.P. and our Prayers to their Families.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Spc. Christopher D. Gailey, 26, of Ochelata, Okla.; and Pfc. Sarina N. Butcher, 19, of Checotah, Okla. died Nov. 1, in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Staff Sgt. Ari R. Cullers, 28, of New London, Conn., died Oct. 30, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an insurgent rocket-propelled grenade exploded near him. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Nov 05, 2011
1st Lt. Dustin D. Vincent, 25, of Mesquite, Texas, died Nov. 3, in Kirkuk province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Spc. James R. Burnett Jr., 21, of Wichita, Kan.; and Pfc. Matthew C. Colin, 22, of Navarre, Fla. died Nov. 16, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Spc. Calvin M. Pereda, 21, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Nov. 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Johnathan B. McCain, 38, of Apache Junction, Ariz., died Nov.13, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while on mounted patrol. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Spc. Sean M. Walsh, 21, of San Jose, Calif., died Nov. 16, in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained after encountering indirect fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Nov 21, 2011
Lance Cpl. Joshua D. Corral, 19, of Danville, Calif., died Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Nov 11, 2011
Pfc. Cody R. Norris, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 9 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Nov 20, 2011
Pfc. Adam E. Dobereiner, 21, of Moline, Ill., died Nov. 18 at Kandahar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Pvt. Jackie L. Diener II, 20, of Boyne City, Mich., died Nov. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Cpl. Zachary C. Reiff, 22, of Preston, Iowa, died Nov. 21 of wounds suffered Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Nov 28, 2011
Cpl. Adam J. Buyes, 21, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Dennis R. Murray, 38, of Red Broiling Springs, Tenn., died Nov. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell, 28, of Detroit, Mich., died Nov. 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Sgt. Ryan D. Sharp, 28, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died Dec. 3, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered Nov. 21 at Kandahar province, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Sgt. 1st Class Clark A. Corley Jr., 35, of Oxnard, Calif., Spc. Ryan M. Lumley, 21, of Lakeland, Fla., and Spc. Thomas J. Mayberry, 21, of Springville, Calif. died Dec. 3, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Lance Cpl. Christopher P. J. Levy, 21, of Ramseur, N.C., died Dec. 10 of wounds sustained Dec. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Sgt. Christopher L. Muniz, 24, of New Cuyama, Calif., Spc. Ronald H. Wildrick Jr., 30, of Blairstown, N.J., both with 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii died Dec. 11, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Pvt. Jalfred D. Vaquerano, 20, of Apopka, Fla., died Dec. 13, in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered from enemy small-arms fire while deployed in Logar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Maj. Samuel M. Griffith, 36, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Dec. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg, 21, of Longview, Wash., died Dec. 21 in Khowst province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Altmann, 27, of Marshfield, Wis., died Dec. 25, in Kunar province Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. R.I.P.
Top 10 Military Family Moments of 2011
Wed, Dec 28, 2011
By Elaine Sanchez Dec. 28, 2011 Family Matters Blog: It’s that time of year when top 10 lists seem to proliferate across nearly every web and news page in the nation, proclaiming everything from the best movies and TV shows to the most memorable photos and celebrities of the year.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Sgt. Noah M. Korte, 29, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Spc. Kurt W. Kern, 24, of McAllen, Texas, and Pfc. Justin M. Whitmire, 20, of Easley died Dec. 27, in Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Petty Officer Stacy O. Johnson, 35, of Rolling Fork, Miss., died July 18, while supporting operations in Bahrain. R.I.P.
Defense.gov Names Top Stories of 2011
Fri, Dec 30, 2011
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2011 - American Forces Press Service published nearly 2,500 articles in 2011, covering topics ranging from the end of the Iraq mission to defense budget pressures and troop concerns over retirement benefits.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Jan 02, 2012
Spc. Pernell J. Herrera, 33, of Espanola, N.M., died Dec. 31, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Wed, Jan 04, 2012
Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin, 24, of Cottonwood, Calif., died Jan. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualties
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell, 23, of Erie, Pa, Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz, 34, of Traverse City, Mich., Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, 24, of Westminster, Md. died Jan. 5 in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Mon, Jan 09, 2012
Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Metzger, 32, of Indianapolis, Ind., Spc. Robert J. Tauteris Jr., 44, of Hamlet, Ind., Spc. Christopher A. Patterson, 20, of Aurora, Ill., Spc. Brian J. Leonhardt, 21, of Merrillville, Ind. all with Indiana National Guard died Jan. 6 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enermy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
Pfc. Dustin P. Napier, 20, of London, Ky., died Jan. 8 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from enemy small-arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
Pfc. Michael W. Pyron, 30, of Hopewell, Va., died Jan. 10 in Parwan province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
A-10C accident investigation report released
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
1/12/2012 - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) -- Dual engine failure during a functional check flight caused the crash of an A-10C Thunderbolt II Sept. 26, 2011, according to the Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Jan. 11.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
Pfc. Neil I. Turner, 21, of Tacoma, Wash., died Jan. 11, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin B. Wise, 34, of Little Rock, Ark., died Jan. 15 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of injuries sustained on Jan. 9 in Balkh province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Fort Drum Army Casualties
Tue, May 08, 2012
2nd Lt. David E. Rylander, 23, of Stow, Ohio. and Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus, 34, of Charlotte, N.C. died May 2 in Logar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman, 22, of Tulsa, Okla and Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran, 20, of Wilder, Idaho died Jan 15 conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Insurgents Use Vehicle Bomb to Attack Kandahar Airfield
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 - Insurgents detonated a vehicle-borne bomb outside an entry control point at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan's Kandahar province today, military officials reported.
DOD Identifies Units for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
The Department of Defense today identified three major units to deploy as part of the upcoming rotation of forces operating in Afghanistan. The scheduled rotation will begin in Spring 2012
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Spc. Keith D. Benson, 27, of Brockton, Mass., died Jan. 18, in Paktika province, Afghanistan. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath, 25, Glendale, Ariz.., died Jan. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Seven Marine Casualties
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, 27, of Ferndale, Wash., Capt. Nathan R. McHone, 29, of Crystal Lake, Ill., MSgt. Travis W. Riddick, 40, of Centerville, Iowa., Cpl. Jesse W. Stites, 23, of North Beach, Md., Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard, 25, of Colonia, N.J., Cpl. Joseph D. Logan, 22, of Willis, Texas. These Marines died January 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Cpl. Christopher G. Singer, 23, of Temecula, Calif., died Jan. 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Capt. Joshua C. Pairsh, 29, of Equality, Ill., died Jan. 22 in the United States of a non-combat related illness. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
1st Lt. David A. Johnson, 24, of Horicon, Wis., died Jan. 25, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device while conducting a dismounted patrol. R.I.P.
Recovery Mission to Begin This Spring in North Korea
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 - Members of the Joint Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Command are preparing for their first mission to North Korea in seven years to search for remains of missing U.S. Korean War veterans, a defense official reported
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Sgt. William C. Stacey, 23, of Redding, Calif., died Jan. 31 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner, 49, of Fairfax, Va., died Feb. 3, in Kabul province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Sgt. 1st Class Billy A. Sutton, 42, of Tupelo, Miss., died Feb. 7 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Pfc. Cesar Cortez, 24, of Oceanside, Calif., died Feb. 11, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca, 20, of North Arlington, N.J., died Feb. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
2012-2016 JIEDDO Counter-IED Strategic Plan Released
Tue, Feb 14, 2012
The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) released its 2012-2016 counter-improvised explosive device (IED) strategic plan intended to provide the framework to coordinate the Defense Department's counter-IED efforts
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyler L. Estrada, 21, of Maricopa, Ariz., died Feb. 14 as a result of a non-combat related training incident in Djibouti. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Sgt. Jerry D. Reed II, 30, of Russellville, Ark., died Feb. 16, in Paktika province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
Petty Officer First Class Paris S. Pough, 40, of Columbus, Ga. died Feb. 17, during a port visit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Air Force Casualties near Djibouti, Africa
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
Capt. Ryan P. Hall, 30, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Capt. Nicholas S. Whitlock, 29, of Newnan, Ga., 1st Lt. Justin J. Wilkens, 26, of Bend, Ore., Senior Airman Julian S. Scholten, 26, of Upper Marlboro, Md They died February 18 when their U-28 aircraft was involved in an accident near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa. R.I.P.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz recognized five 48th Fighter Wing Airmen
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Before family and friends gathered in the Strike Eagle Complex, Schwartz presented Airman's Medals to Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Fife and Staff Sgt. Trevor Brewer, and Air Force Commendation Medals to Senior Airman Ashley Cunningham, Senior Airman Charles Anderson-Goodman, and Airman 1st Class Reginald Golliday
U.S., African Forces Mitigate Terror Group's Impact
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 - U.S. special operations forces are helping four Central African nations reduce the size and lethality of the Lord's Resistance Army, a group that has terrorized the region for 25 years, U.S. officials said today.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr., 28, of Noble, Okla., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Sat, Feb 25, 2012
Sgt. Joshua A. Born, 25, of Niceville, Fla., and Cpl. Timothy J. Conrad Jr., 22, of Roanoke, Va. died Feb. 23, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their unit came under small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
Maj. Robert J. Marchanti II, 48, of Baltimore, Md., died Feb. 25, in Kabul, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Fri, Mar 02, 2012
Cpl. Conner T. Lowry, 24, of Chicago, Ill., died March 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Sat, Mar 03, 2012
Staff Sgt. Jordan L. Bear, 25, of Denver, Colo., and Pfc. Payton A. Jones, 19, of Marble Falls, Texas died Mar. 1, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire during an attack on their base. R.I.P. Our Prayers go out to their Families.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Mar 08, 2012
Spc. Edward J. Acosta, 21, of Hesperia, Calif., died March 5, in La Jolla, Calif., of injuries sustained Dec. 3, 2011, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised-explosive device in Wardak province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Bagram Airfield service members honor Air Force hero
Thu, Mar 08, 2012
3/8/2012 - BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- Men and women from every military service dedicated their day to honoring one of the Air Force's fallen heroes here March 4. Senior Airman Jason Cunningham'
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
Staff Sgt. Jesse J. Grindey, 30, of Hazel Green, Wis., died March 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Spc. Daquane D. Rivers, 21, of Marianna, Fla., died March 14, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident in Paktika province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Mar 17, 2012
2nd Lt. Clovis T. Ray, 34, of San Antonio, Texas died Mar. 15 at Kunar province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Riley Army Casualty
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Sgt. Jamie D. Jarboe, 27, of Frankfort, Ind., died March 21 in Topeka, Kan., from wounds suffered on April 10, 2011 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Spc. Dennis P. Weichel Jr., 29, of Providence, R.I., died March 22 in Laghman province, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered in a noncombat related incident. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Capt. Aaron D. Istre, 37, of Vinton, La., died March 24 in Kabul, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Two British Soldiers Casualties in Afghanistan
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar. 26) – An individual wearing an Afghan National Army uniform turned his weapon against International Security Assistance Force service members in southern Afghanistan today, killing two service members. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Sgt. Daniel J. Brown, 27, of Jerome, Idaho, died March 24 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Officials Seek Construction Funds, More BRAC in Budget Hearing
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
The Defense Department's request for $11.2 billion for military construction and family housing in the fiscal 2013 budget would balance the armed forces' needs with the nation's economic situation, the Pentagon's chief financial officer told the Senate Armed Forces Committee
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Sgt. William R. Wilson III, of Getzville, N.Y., died March 26 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds from small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Thu, Mar 29, 2012
Sgt. Joseph D'Augustine, 29, of Waldwick, N.J., died March 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty in SW Asia
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Capt. Francis D. Imlay, 31, of Vacaville, Calif., died March 28 from injuries received in an accident involving an F-15 aircraft near a base in Southwest Asia. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Pfc. Johnathon F. Davis, 20, of Griffin, Ga., died Mar. 29, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualty
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Spc. David W. Taylor, 20, of Dixon, Ky., died Mar. 29, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Camp Pendleton Marine Casualty
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Cpl. Roberto Cazarez, 24, of Harbor City, Calif., died Mar. 30, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Apr 02, 2012
Spc. James E. Dutton, 25, of Checotah, Okla., died March 31, in Logar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
Tue, Apr 03, 2012
Cpl. Michael J. Palacio, 23, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., died March 29 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Announces Charges Referred Against 9-11 Co-Conspirators
Wed, Apr 04, 2012
The Department of Defense announced today that the convening authority, Office of Military Commissions, referred charges to a military commission in the case of "United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi."
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Apr 05, 2012
Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Brown, 26, of Columbus, Ohio, died April 3, in Kunar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Thu, Apr 05, 2012
Cpl. Christopher D. Bordoni, 21, of Ithaca, N.Y., died April 3 of wounds sustained Jan. 18, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Fri, Apr 06, 2012
Capt. Nicholas J. Rozanski, 36, of Dublin, Ohio, Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey J. Rieck, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, Sgt. 1st Class Shawn T. Hannon, 44, of Grove City, Ohio died April 4, in Faryab province, Afghanistan. R.I.P. and Our Prayers to the Families
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Apr 07, 2012
Spc. Jeffrey L. White, Jr., 21, of Catawissa, Mo., died April 3, in Khost province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Apr 07, 2012
Cpl. Alex Martinez, 21, of Elgin, Ill., died April 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Spc. Antonio C. Burnside, 31, of Great Falls, Mont., died Apr. 6 at Ghanzi province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Tue, Apr 10, 2012
Constructionman Trevor J. Stanley, 22, of Virginia Beach, Va., died April 7 while deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, Apr 10, 2012
Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Smith, 24, of Licking, Mo., died April 3, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat, 22, of Tacoma, Wash., died April 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Apr 14, 2012
Spc. Philip C. S. Schiller, 21, of The Colony, Texas, died April 11 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Sat, Apr 14, 2012
Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, Providence, R.I., died April 12 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Apr 15, 2012
Sgt. Tanner S. Higgins, 23, of Yantis, Texas, died Apr. 14 in Logar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Carson 4BCT 4ID Army Casualty
Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Staff Sgt. David P. Nowaczyk, 32, of Dyer, Ind., died April 15, in Kunar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Camp Lejeune Marine Casualty
Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Cpl. Aaron M. Faust, 22, Louisville, Ky., died April 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Spc. Jason K. Edens, 22, of Franklin, Tenn., died April 26, in Bethesda, Md., of wounds sustained April 15, in Laghman province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Fort Riley Army Casualty
Fri, Apr 20, 2012
Capt. Michael C. Braden, 31, of Lock Haven, Pa., died April 18 in Bagram, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
Chief Warrant Officer Nicholas S. Johnson, 27, of San Diego, Calif., Chief Warrant Officer Don C. Viray, 25, of Waipahu, Hawaii., Sgt. Chris J. Workman, 33, of Boise, Idaho., Sgt. Dean R. Shaffer, 23, of Pekin, Ill. died April 19, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, when their Black Hawk (UH-60) crashed. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Bragg Army Casualties
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
1st Lt. Jonathan P. Walsh, 28, Cobb, Ga., Pfc. Michael J. Metcalf, 22, Boynton Beach, Fla. died April 22 in Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Thu, Apr 26, 2012
Spc. Manuel J. Vasquez, 22, of West Sacramento, Calif., died April 24 in Paktika province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Spc. Benjamin H. Neal, 21, of Orfordville, Wis., died April 25 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, 28, of Pittsford, N.Y., died April 26 while conducting combat operations in Nawa district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Spc. Moises J. Gonzalez, 29, Huntington, Calif., died April 25, in Balkh province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualties
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Staff Sgt. Brandon F. Eggleston, 29, of Candler, N.C and Sgt. Dick A. Lee Jr., 31, of Orange Park, Fla died April 26, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Brittonmihalo, 25, of Simi Valley, Calif., died April 25, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Soldier Missing from Vietnam War Identified
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
Army Capt. Charles R. Barnes of Philadelphia, Pa., will be buried May 2, in Arlington National Cemetery. On March 16, 1969, Barnes and four other service members departed Qui Nhon Airfields bound for Da Nang and Phu Bai, in a U-21A Ute aircraft
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
Pfc. Christian R. Sannicolas, 20, Anaheim, Calif., died April 28, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt, 38, of Gautier, Miss., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
Airmen honor fallen air advisors through ruck march
Tue, May 01, 2012
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Walking almost 90 miles, 36 Airmen completed the Air Advisor Memorial Ruck March from New York City to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 26-27
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, May 02, 2012
Sgt. Nicholas M. Dickhut, 23, of Rochester, Minn., died April 30 in Zharay, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, May 02, 2012
Capt. Bruce K. Clark, 43, Spencerport, N.Y., died May 1, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Riley Army Casualty
Sat, May 05, 2012
Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove, 32, of Wichita, Kan., died May 3 in Bagram, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Mon, May 07, 2012
Master Sgt. Gregory L. Childs, 38, Warren, Ark., died May 4, in Kabul, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Mon, May 07, 2012
Sgt. John P. Huling, 25, of West Chester, Ohio, died May 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, May 08, 2012
Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, of Alameda, Calif., died May 6, in Ahmad-Kheyl, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties
Wed, May 09, 2012
Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie, 22, of Clarksville, Tenn. Spc. Chase S. Marta, 24, of Chico, Calif. Pfc. Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jeffersonville, Ky. died May 7, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Seeks Captured Army Sergeant's Return
Thu, May 10, 2012
Bergdahl, 26, from Hailey, Idaho, has been missing since June 30, 2009, when his unit in Afghanistan noted his absence from roll-call
Army Releases April Suicide Data
Fri, May 11, 2012
The Army released suicide data today for the month of April. During April, among active-duty soldiers, there were 14 potential suicides: two have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
Sun, May 13, 2012
Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez, 35, of Houston, died as a result of a non-combat related incident in Manama, Bahrain - R.I.P.
DOD Identifies 4BCT 4ID Ft Carson Army Casualty
Mon, May 14, 2012
Ft Carson Soldier 1st Lt. Alejo R. Thompson, 30, of Yuma, Ariz., died May 11 in Bagram, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Camp Pendleton Marine Casualty
Mon, May 14, 2012
Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, 22, of Normangee, Texas, died May 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Wheeler Army Airfield Casualty
Mon, May 14, 2012
Spc. Alex Hernandez III, 21, of Round Rock, Texas, died May 12, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties
Tue, May 15, 2012
Sgt. Brian L. Walker, 25, of Lucerne Valley, Calif., and Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III, 22, Rolla, Mo. died May 13, in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
DOD Identifies Ft Bliss Army Casualty
Wed, May 16, 2012
Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes, 38, of Las Cruces, N.M., died May 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.