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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Joe M. Jackson, 22, of White Swan, Wash., died April 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Did you know Joe? If you wish to share your personal memories of his short but heroic life, please do. We pray for him, his loved ones and friends. Thank you for his service and for protecting our freedom with his ultimate sacrifice. God Bless him, his courage and his place in Heaven. Semper Fidelis.

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 No. 353-11
April 27, 2011

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Lance Cpl. Joe M. Jackson, 22, of White Swan, Wash., died April 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 

            For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at760-725-8766.
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Fallen But Not Forgotten – DOD to Hold Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on April 27, 2011
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No. 042-11 April 27, 2011

            Pfc. Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano and Pfc. Henry Svehla will be inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on May 3 at 2 p.m. EDT.  Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III, Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and both soldiers’ families will participate in the ceremony.

            President Barack Obama is expected to present the Medal of Honor to the families of Kaho’ohanohano and Svehla at a ceremony at the White House on May 2, 2011.  On April 13 the White House announced the soldiers will be posthumously awarded the nation’s highest military honor for their heroic actions during the Korean War.

            Because space is limited, media interested in covering this event should R.S.V.P. to Army public affairs at 703-697-5662 no later than April 29.  Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River Entrance only.  Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. 
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