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DOD Identifies Army Casualty
By Department of Defense Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr., 28, of Noble, Okla., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. R.I.P.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 129-12
February 22, 2012
DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr., 28, of Noble, Okla., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
For more information the media may contact the 4th Infantry Division public affairs at 719-503-0921.
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