Fallen But Not Forgotten – Cpl. Alex F. Domion, 21, of Richfield Springs, N.Y., died Oct. 31, as a result of a non-combat related incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Cpl. Alex F. Domion, 21, of Richfield Springs, N.Y., died Oct. 31, as a result of a non-combat related incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 

            This incident is under investigation. 

            For more information media may contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 910-372-2736.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. 1st Class Ryan J. Savard, 29, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., died Oct. 13, in Khanabad District, Afghanistan, from small arms fire while on patrol during combat operations

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

            Sgt. 1^st Class Ryan J. Savard, 29, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., died Oct. 13, in Khanabad District, Afghanistan, from small arms fire while on patrol during combat operations.  He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N. C. 

            For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at 910-432-6005.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of Huntingdon, PA and Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell, 27, of Kokomo, IND died Sept. 15, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

            They died Sept. 15, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 

            Killed were: 

            Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of Huntingdon, Pa., assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward); and 

            Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell, 27, of Kokomo, Ind., assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). 

            This incident is under investigation. 

            For additional information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing public affairs at 928-269-3609.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Cpl. Daniel L. Linnabary II, 23, of Hubert, N.C., died Aug. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

            Cpl. Daniel L. Linnabary II, 23, of Hubert, N.C., died Aug. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – 6500 American War Dead

At a Glance

Listed below are the most current statistics according to our database.
*These statistics may not reflect exact figures.

Deaths by Branch

Deaths by Age

Deaths by Conflict

• Air Force: 142
• Army: 4709
• Coast Guard: 1
• Marine Corps: 1439
• Navy: 209

• 18-22: 2391
• 23-28: 2262
• 28-35: 1344
• 35-45: 752
• 45+: 141

• Operation Enduring Freedom: 2029
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: 4404
• Operation New Dawn: 67

Total: 6500

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan, 21, of Norman, Ind., died June 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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

            Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan, 21, of Norman, Ind., died June 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills III, 21, of Laurel, Md., died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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

             Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills III, 21, of Laurel, Md., died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

             For more information, media may contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 910-450-6575.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. STEVEN G. SUTTON, 24, of Leesburg, Ga., died May 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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

            Lance Cpl. STEVEN G. SUTTON, 24, of Leesburg, Ga., died May 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Cpl. Aaron M. Faust, 22, Louisville, Ky., died April 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Aaron M. Faust, 22, Louisville, Ky., died April 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

This incident is under investigation.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, Providence, R.I., died April 12 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, Providence, R.I., died April 12 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

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.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca, 20

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca, 20, of North Arlington, N.J., died Feb. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Edward J. Dycus, 22

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Did you know Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath, 25, of Glendale, Arizona?

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath, 25, Glendale, Ariz.., died Jan. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Christopher P. J. Levy, 21

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

 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. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at 910-450-6575.

Happy Veterans Day 2011

On behalf of The Communicator, I wish to send a Happy Veterans Day to all of our American Heroes from all wars and peace time missions. May the Lord look after you, your families and loved ones.

DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2011

            The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal year 2011.

•     Active Component.

•     Recruiting – Fiscal 2011.  All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal year 2011.

o    Army – 64,019 accessions, with a goal of 64,000; 100 percent
o    Navy – 33,444 accessions, with a goal of 33,400; 100 percent
o    Marine Corps – 29,773 accessions, with a goal of 29,750; 100 percent
o    Air Force – 28,518 accessions, with a goal of 28,515; 100 percent

•     Retention.  The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps exceeded their fiscal 2011 retention goals in all categories.  The Air Force achieved 96 percent of its careerist retention goal.

•     Reserve Component.

•     Recruiting – Fiscal 2011.  Five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal year 2011.  The Army National Guard intentionally achieved 95 percent in order to stay within its congressionally authorized end strength.

o    Army National Guard – 50,430 accessions, with a goal of 53,000; 95 percent
o    Army Reserve – 30,087 accessions, with a goal of 28,320; 106 percent
o    Navy Reserve – 8,364 accessions, with a goal of 8,344; 100 percent
o    Marine Corps Reserve – 9,180 accessions, with a goal of 9,157; 100 percent
o    Air National Guard – 7,182 accessions, with a goal of 6,632; 108 percent
o    Air Force Reserve – 9,069 accessions, with a goal of 8,831; 103 percent

•    Attrition.  All reserve components are on target to achieve their fiscal year 2011 attrition goals.  End of fiscal 2011 achievements will be published in the November 2011 report.

Detailed information on specific recruiting data can be obtained by contacting the individual military recruiting commands at 502-626-0164 for Army, 210-565-4678 for Air Force, 703-784-9454 for Marine Corps, and 901-874-9048 for Navy.  The reserve components can be reached at the following numbers:  National Guard Bureau 703-607-2586; Army Reserve 404-464-8490; Air Force Reserve 703-697-1761; Navy Reserve 757-322-5652; and Marine Corps Reserve 504-678-6535.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Scott D. Harper, 21

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Scott D. Harper, 21, of Winston, Ga., died Oct. 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 2nd Marine Division public affairs office at
910-450-6575.