Fallen But Not Forgotten – Staff Sgt. Rayvon Battle Jr., 25, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died Nov. 13, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

2ID Living Insignia – Historic Photo – 21 May 2009 – US Army Korea – Second Infantry Division (Photo credit: Morning Calm News)

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

Staff Sgt. Rayvon Battle Jr., 25, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died Nov. 13, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 38th Engineer Company, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

For more information related to this release, media may contact the 7th Infantry Division public affairs office at 253-477-5602 or 253-477-0173/0174.  After 5 p.m. PST, call 253-477-5543 and ask for the 7th Infantry Division public affairs officer on call.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, Wash., died Nov. 12, at Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire

English: 1st Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

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

            Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, Wash., died Nov. 12, at Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.  He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. 

            For more information the media may contact the 1st Infantry Division public affairs office at 785-240-1796 or after hours, call 785-250-3791.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, N.J., died supporting stability operations in Zabul, Afghanistan

Naval Special Warfare Group (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty

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

            Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Kantor, 22, of Gillette, N.J., died supporting stability operations in Zabul, Afghanistan.  Kantor was assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit in Virginia Beach, Va. 

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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

English: Insignia for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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). 

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Remembering those we have lost this year. (248 and counting…)

2012

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Army Spc. Mabry J. Anders

August 27, 2012

21, of Baker City, Ore.; assigned to 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Christopher J. Birdwell

August 27, 2012

25, of Windsor, Colo.; assigned to 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.;… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Wing

August 27, 2012

42, of Alexandria, Va.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Maine National Guard, Bangor, Maine; died Aug. 27 in… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Patricia L. Horne

August 24, 2012

20, of Greenwood, Miss.; assigned to 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Louis Torres

August 22, 2012

23, of Oberlin, Ohio; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Coater B. Debose

August 19, 2012

55, of State Line, Miss.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 351st Infantry Regiment, 158th Infantry Brigade,�First Army Division East, Camp Shelby,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. David V. Williams

August 18, 2012

24, of Frederick, Md.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Marine Staff Sgt. Gregory T. Copes

August 17, 2012

36, of Lynch Station, Va.; assigned to 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died Aug. 17 in Farah… [Read More]

 

Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Darrel L. Enos

August 17, 2012

36, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; assigned to 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died Aug. 17 in Farah… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. James A. Justice

August 17, 2012

21, of Grover, N.C.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; died Aug.… [Read More]

 

Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Sean P. Carson

August 16, 2012

32, of Des Moines, Wash.; assigned to an explosive ordnance disposal mobile unit in San Diego; died Aug. 16 in… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Michael R. DeMarsico II

August 16, 2012

20, of North Adams, Mass.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Richard A. Essex

August 16, 2012

23, of Kelseyville, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,… [Read More]

 

Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Patrick D. Feeks

August 16, 2012

28, of Edgewater, Md.; assigned to a West Coast-based naval special warfare unit; died Aug. 16 in a Black Hawk… [Read More]

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian D. Hornsby

August 16, 2012

37, of Melbourne, Fla.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,… [Read More]

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Suresh N.A. Krause

August 16, 2012

29, of Cathedral City, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Luis A. OliverGalbreath

August 16, 2012

41, of San Juan, Puerto Rico; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class David J. Warsen

August 16, 2012

27, of Kentwood, Mich.; assigned to a West Coast-based naval special warfare unit; died Aug. 16 in a Black Hawk… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Eric S. Holman

August 15, 2012

39, of Evans City, Pa.; assigned to 192nd Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group, 20th Support Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Andrew J. Keller

August 15, 2012

22, of Tigard, Ore.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley

August 10, 2012

21, of Oceanside, N.Y.; assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii;… [Read More]

 

Marine Staff Sgt. Scott E. Dickinson

August 10, 2012

29, of San Diego; assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii;… [Read More]

 

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Jeschke

August 10, 2012

31, of Herndon, Va.; assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Aug. 10 in Sangin district,… [Read More]

 

Marine Capt. Matthew P. Manoukian

August 10, 2012

29, of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Aug. 10 in… [Read More]

 

Marine Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote

August 10, 2012

27, of El Dorado, Calif.; assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Aug. 10 in Sangin… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Richard A. Rivera Jr.

August 10, 2012

20, of Ventura, Calif.; assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii;… [Read More]

 

Air Force Maj. Walter D. Gray

August 8, 2012

38, of Conyers, Ga.; assigned to 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo.; died Aug. 8 in Sarkowi, Afghanistan,… [Read More]

 

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin J. Griffin

August 8, 2012

45, of Laramie, Wyo.; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.; died Aug.… [Read More]

 

Army Maj. Thomas E. Kennedy

August 8, 2012

35, of West Point, N.Y.; assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Army Master Sgt. Gregory R Trent

August 8, 2012

38, of Norton, Mass.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.;�died Aug. 8 at Walter… [Read More]

 

Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Clayton R. Beauchamp

August 7, 2012

21, of Weatherford, Texas; assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Ethan J. Martin

August 7, 2012

22, of Lewiston, Idaho; assigned to 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Daniel L. Linnabary II

August 6, 2012

23, of Hubert, N.C.; assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Sgt. Russell R. Bell

August 2, 2012

37, of Tyler, Texas, assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Matthew S. Sitton

August 2, 2012

26, of Largo, Fla., assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Curtis J. Duarte

August 1, 2012

22, of Covina, Calif.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Todd W. Lambka

August 1, 2012

25, of Fraser, Mich., assigned to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Jesus J. Lopez

August 1, 2012

22, of San Bernardino, Calif., assigned to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Kyle B. McClain

August 1, 2012

25, of Rochester Hills, Mich.; assigned to 507th Engineer Battalion, 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Guard, Kalamazoo, Mich; died… [Read More]

 

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan W. Gifford

July 29, 2012

34, of Palm Bay, Fla.; assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died July 29 in Badghis… [Read More]

 

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Price

July 29, 2012

27, of Holland, Mich.; assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died July 29 in Badghis province,… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Jose O. Belmontes

July 28, 2012

28, of La Verne, Calif.; assigned to 630th Engineer Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Bobby L. Estle

July 28, 2012

38, of Lebanon, Ohio; assigned to 630th Engineer Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Theodore M. Glende

July 27, 2012

23, of Rochester, N.Y.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy; died July… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Benjamin C. Pleitez

July 27, 2012

25, of Turlock, Calif.; assigned to 746th Combat Support Battalion, 224th Sustainment Brigade, California National Guard, Van Nuys, Calif.; died… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. John E. Hansen

July 26, 2012

41, of Austin, Texas; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Sean R. Jacobs

July 26, 2012

23, of Redding, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Marine Sgt. Justin M. Hansen

July 24, 2012

Marine Sgt. Justin M. Hansen, 26, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 24 in Badghis province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Adam C. Ross

July 24, 2012

Army Pfc. Adam C. Ross, 19, of Lyman, S.C., died July 24, in Jaghato, Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds caused… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Eric E. Williams

July 23, 2012

27, of Murrieta, Calif.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died July… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry

July 22, 2012

27, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; assigned to the 508th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Julian L. Colvin

July 22, 2012

21, of Birmingham, Ala.; assigned to the 508th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Justin L. Horsley

July 22, 2012

Army Spc. Justin L. Horsley, 21, of Palm Bay, Fla., died July 22 in Puli Alam, Afghanistan, of wounds caused… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Brenden N. Salazar

July 22, 2012

20, of Chuluota, Fla., died July 22 in Puli Alam, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. He… [Read More]

 

Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky

July 21, 2012

33, of Tamarac, Fla.; assigned to Navy Region Southwest Security Detachment, San Diego; died July 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Brandon R. Pepper

July 21, 2012

31, of York, Pa.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died July 21 in Ghazni… [Read More]

 

Marine Sgt. Joshua R. Ashley

July 19, 2012

23, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died July… [Read More]

 

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Joseph P. Fitzmorris

July 19, 2012

31, of West Monroe, La.; assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, based at Naval Base Norfolk, Va.; died July… [Read More]

 

Army Cpl. Darrion T. Hicks

July 19, 2012

21, of Raleigh, N.C.; assigned to 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Bamberg, Germany;�died July 19… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Jeffrey L. Rice

July 19, 2012

24, of Troy, Ohio, ssigned to 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas; died July 19, in Kandahar,… [Read More]

 

Navy Senior Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Sean Sullivan

July 19, 2012

40, of St. Louis; assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, based at Naval Base Norfolk, Va.; died July 19… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Jose J. Reyes

July 18, 2012

24, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; assigned to 548th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Rodriguez

July 18, 2012

28, of Baltimore; assigned to 548th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.; died… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Krystal M. Fitts

July 17, 2012

26, of Houston, Texas; assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Sergio E. Perez Jr.

July 16, 2012

21, of Crown Point, Ind.; assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis, Ind.; died July 16 in… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Nicholas A. Taylor

July 16, 2012

20, of Berne, Ind.; assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis, Ind.; died July 16 in Jannan,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar

July 14, 2012

24, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Erik N. May

July 14, 2012

26, of Independence, Kan.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Michael E. Ristau

July 13, 2012

25, of Rockford, Ill.; assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Sterling Wyatt

July 11, 2012

21, of Columbia, Mo.; assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Trevor B. Adkins

July 8, 2012

21, of Spring Lake, N.C.; assigned to 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas; died July… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Erica P. Alecksen

July 8, 2012

21, of Eatonton, Ga.; assigned to 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas; died July 8… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Jonathan Batista

July 8, 2012

22, of Kinnelon, N.J.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 321st Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Alejandro J. Pardo

July 8, 2012

21, of Porterville, Calif.; assigned to 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas; died July 8… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Seija

July 8, 2012

31, of Tampa, Fla.; assigned to 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas; died July 8… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Cameron J. Stambaugh

July 8, 2012

20, of Spring Grove, Pa.; assigned to 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas; died July… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Clarence Williams III

July 8, 2012

23, of Brooksville, Fla.; assigned to 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas; died July 8… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Juan P. Navarro

July 7, 2012

23, of Austin, Texas; assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Bruce A. MacFarlane

July 6, 2012

46, of Oviedo, Fla.; assigned to 1186th Transportation Company, 831st Transportation Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Jacksonville, Fla.; died July 6… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Raul M. Guerra

July 4, 2012

37, of Union City, N.J.; assigned to 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; died… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Cody O. Moosman

July 3, 2012

24, of Preston, Idaho; assigned to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Stephen C. Prasnicki

June 27, 2012

24, of Lexington, Va., assigned to 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Warner Barracks,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. James L. Skalberg Jr.

June 27, 2012

25, of Cullman, Ala., assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach

June 26, 2012

29, of Ferndale, Mich., assigned to 1st Battalion, 334th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 104th Training Division (Leader Training), U.S. Army Reserve,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Robert A. Massarelli

June 24, 2012

32, of Hamilton, Ohio, assigned to 180th Transportation Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort Hood, Texas; died… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Michael J. Strachota

June 24, 2012

28, of White Hall, Ark., assigned to 180th Transportation Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort Hood, Texas;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Niall W. Coti-Sears

June 23, 2012

23, of Arlington, Va.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan

June 23, 2012

21, of Norman, Ind.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Eugene C. Mills III

June 22, 2012

21, of Laurel, Md.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Steven P. Stevens II

June 22, 2012

23, of Tallahassee, Fla.; assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Army Maj. Paul C. Voelke

June 22, 2012

36, of Monroe, N.Y.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. John D. Meador II

June 20, 2012

36, of Columbia, S.C.; assigned to 133rd Military Police Company, 51st Military Police Battalion, Florence, S.C.; died June 20 in… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Ryan D. Rawl

June 20, 2012

30, of Lexington, S.C.; assigned to 133rd Military Police Company, 51st Military Police Battalion, Florence, S.C.; died June 20 in… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew B. Thomas

June 20, 2012

30, of Travelers Rest, S.C.; assigned to 133rd Military Police Company, 51st Military Police Battalion, Florence, S.C.; died June 20… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Jose Rodriguez

June 19, 2012

22, of Gustine, Calif.; assigned to the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Jarrod A. Lallier

June 18, 2012

20, of Spokane, Wash.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Sgt. Nicholas C. Fredsti

June 15, 2012

Army Sgt. Nicholas C. Fredsti, 30, of San Diego, Calif., died June 15 in Spedar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his… [Read More]

 

Sgt. Joseph M. Lilly

June 14, 2012

Army Sgt. Joseph M. Lilly, 25, of Flint, Mich., died June 14 in Panjway, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Taylor J. Baune

June 13, 2012

21, of Andover, Minn.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Barett W. McNabb

June 12, 2012

33, of Chino Valley, Ariz.; assigned to 562nd Engineer Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base… [Read More]

 

Spc. Trevor A. Pinnick

June 12, 2012

Army Spc. Trevor A. Pinnick, 20, of Lawrenceville, Ill., died June 12 in Panjway, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by an… [Read More]

 

Army Cpl. Bryant J. Luxmore

June 10, 2012

25, of New Windsor, Ill.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Nathan T. Davis

June 9, 2012

20, of Yucaipa, Calif.; assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Navy Master Chief Logistics Specialist Richard J. Kessler Jr.

June 8, 2012

47, of Gulfport, Fla., was found dead June 8 in his berthing compartment aboard the aircraft carrier Enterprise, currently deployed… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Anthony R. Servin

June 8, 2012

22, of Moreno Valley, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Brandon D. Goodine

June 7, 2012

20, of Luthersville, Ga.; assigned to 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Mathew G. Fazzari

June 6, 2012

25, of Walla Walla, Wash.; assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Scott P. Pace

June 6, 2012

33, of Brawley, Calif.; assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Vincent J. Ellis

June 4, 2012

22, of Tokyo, Japan; assigned to 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Gerardo Campos

June 2, 2012

23, of Miami, Fla.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Alexander G. Povilaitis Jr.

May 31, 2012

47, of Dawsonville, Ga.; assigned to 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChordl, Wash.; died May 31 in… [Read More]

 

Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (EXW) Sean E. Brazas

May 30, 2012

26, of Greensboro, N.C.; assigned to Naval Base Kitsap Security Detachment, Bremerton, Wash.; died May 30 in Panjway, Afghanistan, while… [Read More]

 

Army Cpl. Nicholas H. Olivas

May 30, 2012

20, of Fairfield, Ohio; assigned to 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua E. Witsman

May 30, 2012

23, of Covington, Ind.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. John R. Brainard III

May 28, 2012

26, of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ansbach-Katterbach, Germany; died May 28 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds… [Read More]

 

Marine Sgt. Julian C. Chase

May 28, 2012

22, of Edgewater, Md.; assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan; died May… [Read More]

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer Five John C. Pratt

May 28, 2012

51, of Springfield, Va.; assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Ansbach-Katterbach, Germany; died May 28 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Leroy Deronde III

May 27, 2012

22, Jersey City, N.J.; assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, attached to 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Tofiga J. Tautolo

May 27, 2012

23, of Wilmington, Calif.; assigned to 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Vilmar Galarza Hernandez

May 26, 2012

21, of Salinas, Calif.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Steven G. Sutton

May 26, 2012

24, of Leesburg, Ga.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;… [Read More]

 

Navy Hospitalman Eric D. Warren

May 26, 2012

23, of Shawnee, Okla.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Kedith L. Jacobs Jr.

May 25, 2012

21, of Denver; assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Roberto Loeza

May 25, 2012

28, of El Paso, Texas; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division,… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Keaton G. Coffey

May 24, 2012

22, of Boring, Ore.; assigned to 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Cale C. Miller

May 24, 2012

23, of Overland Park, Kan.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army 2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado

May 23, 2012

25, of San Jose, Calif.; assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Arronn D. Fields

May 21, 2012

27, of Terre Haute, Ind.; assigned to 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis; died May 21 in Qal-ah-ye Mirza… [Read More]

 

Army 2nd Lt. Tobias C. Alexander

May 20, 2012

30, of Lawton, Okla.; assigned to 168th Brigade Support Battalion, 214th Fires Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla.; died May 20 in… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat

May 20, 2012

28, of, Prince George, Va.; assigned to 168th Brigade Support Battalion, 214th Fires Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla.; died May 20… [Read More]

 

Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class (SW) Ryan J. Wilson

May 20, 2012

26, of Shasta, Calif.; assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters, Manama, Bahrain; died May 20 in Manama of… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Samuel T. Watts

May 19, 2012

20, of Wheaton, Ill.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Michael J. Knapp

May 18, 2012

28, of Overland Park, Kan.; assigned to 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox

May 18, 2012

23, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; assigned to 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III

May 13, 2012

22, of Rolla, Mo.; assigned to 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Brian L. Walker

May 13, 2012

25, of Lucerne Valley, Calif.; assigned to 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Alex Hernandez III

May 12, 2012

21, of Round Rock, Texas; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Wheeler… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes

May 12, 2012

38, of Las Cruces, N.M.; assigned to 741st Ordnance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas, part of the 84th Ordnance Battalion, 71st… [Read More]

 

Navy Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jorge Luis Velasquez

May 12, 2012

35, of Houston; assigned to Commander, Task Force 56 in Bahrain; died of injuries sustained in a fall from a… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Alejo R. Thompson

May 11, 2012

30, of Yuma, Ariz.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Marine Sgt. Wade D. Wilson

May 11, 2012

22, of Normangee, Texas; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Dustin D. Gross

May 7, 2012

19, of Jeffersonville, Ky.; assigned to 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Chase S. Marta

May 7, 2012

24, of Chico, Calif.; assigned to 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Jacob M. Schwallie

May 7, 2012

22, of Clarksville, Tenn.; assigned to 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Thomas K. Fogarty

May 6, 2012

30, of Alameda, Calif.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Marine Sgt. John P. Huling

May 6, 2012

25, of West Chester, Ohio; assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp… [Read More]

 

Army Master Sgt. Gregory L. Childs

May 4, 2012

38, Warren, Ark., assigned to�the Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va.; died May 4 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of a noncombat… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Zachary H. Hargrove

May 3, 2012

32, of Wichita, Kan.; assigned to 84th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.;… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus

May 2, 2012

34, of Charlotte, N.C.; assigned to 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.; died May… [Read More]

 

Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander

May 2, 2012

23, of Stow, Ohio; assigned to 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.; died May… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Bruce K. Clark

May 1, 2012

43, of Spencerport, N.Y.; assigned to A Company, Troop Command, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas; died May… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Nicholas M. Dickhut

April 30, 2012

23, of Rochester, Minn.; assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Marine Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt

April 28, 2012

38, of Gautier, Miss.; assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Christian R. Sannicolas

April 28, 2012

20, of Anaheim, Calif.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Jason K. Edens

April 26, 2012

22, of Franklin, Tenn.; assigned to 1st Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Brandon F. Eggleston

April 26, 2012

29, of Candler, N.C.; assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died April 26 in Ghazni… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Dick A. Lee Jr.

April 26, 2012

31, of Orange Park, Fla.; assigned to 95th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Sembach,… [Read More]

 

Navy Lt. Christopher E. Mosko

April 26, 2012

28, of Pittsford, N.Y.; assigned to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force, Afghanistan, out of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Britton-Mihalo

April 25, 2012

25, of Simi Valley, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; died April… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Moises J. Gonzalez

April 25, 2012

29, Huntington, Calif.; assigned to 509th Combat Service Support Company, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas; died April 25… [Read More]

 

Army Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal

April 25, 2012

21, of Orfordville, Wis.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Manuel J. Vasquez

April 24, 2012

22, of West Sacramento, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany; died April 24… [Read More]

 

Marine Staff Sgt. Joseph H. Fankhauser

April 22, 2012

30, of Mason, Texas; assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Michael J. Metcalf

April 22, 2012

22, of Boynton Beach, Fla.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Walsh

April 22, 2012

28, of Cobb, Ga.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas S. Johnson

April 19, 2012

27, of San Diego, Calif.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii;… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Dean R. Shaffer

April 19, 2012

23, of Pekin, Ill.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii; died… [Read More]

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Don C. Viray

April 19, 2012

25, of Waipahu, Hawaii; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii; died… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Chris J. Workman

April 19, 2012

33, of Boise, Idaho; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii; died… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Michael C. Braden

April 18, 2012

31, of Lock Haven, Pa.; assigned to the Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.; died… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Aaron M. Faust

April 15, 2012

22, of Louisville, Ky.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. David P. Nowaczyk

April 15, 2012

32, of Dyer, Ind.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Tanner S. Higgins

April 14, 2012

23, of Yantis, Texas; assigned to 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.; died Apr. 14 in Logar… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe

April 12, 2012

25, Providence, R.I.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat

April 11, 2012

22, of Tacoma, Wash.; assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Philip C.S. Schiller

April 11, 2012

21, of The Colony, Texas; assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Navy Constructionman Trevor J. Stanley

April 7, 2012

22, of Virginia Beach, Va.; assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3,�headquartered at Port Hueneme, Calif.; died April 7�in a… [Read More]

 

Army Cpl. Antonio C. Burnside

April 6, 2012

31, of Great Falls, Mont.; assigned to 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Martinez

April 5, 2012

21, of Elgin, Ill., assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Army Master Sgt. Shawn T. Hannon

April 4, 2012

44, of Grove City, Ohio; assigned to 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Ohio National Guard,… [Read More]

 

Army Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Rieck

April 4, 2012

45, of Columbus, Ohio; assigned to 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Ohio National Guard, Walbridge,… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Nicholas J. Rozanski

April 4, 2012

36, of Dublin, Ohio; assigned to 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Ohio National Guard, Walbridge,… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Christopher D. Bordoni

April 3, 2012

21, of Ithaca, N.Y.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Brown

April 3, 2012

26, of Columbus, Ohio; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Smith

April 3, 2012

24, of Licking, Mo.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Jeffrey L. White Jr.

April 3, 2012

21, of Catawissa, Mo., assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. James E. Dutton

March 31, 2012

25, of Checotah, Okla., assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss,… [Read More]

 

Marine Corps Cpl. Roberto Cazarez

March 30, 2012

24, of Harbor City, Calif., assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Johnathon F. Davis

March 29, 2012

20, of Griffin, Ga., assigned to 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Michael J. Palacio

March 29, 2012

23, of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan; died March… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. David W. Taylor

March 29, 2012

20, of Dixon, Ky., assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Air Force Capt. Francis D. Imlay

March 28, 2012

31, of Vacaville, Calif., assigned to 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho; died March 28 from injuries… [Read More]

 

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph D’Augustine

March 27, 2012

29, of Waldwick, N.J., assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. William R. Wilson

March 26, 2012

27, of Getzville, N.Y.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany; died March 26 in… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Brown

March 24, 2012

27, of Jerome, Idaho, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Army Capt. Aaron D. Istre

March 24, 2012

37, of Vinton, La., assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort Hood, Texas; died March 24… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Dennis P. Weichel Jr.

March 22, 2012

29, of Providence, R.I.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard, East Greenwich,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Jamie D. Jarboe

March 21, 2012

27, of Frankfort, Ind.; assigned to 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. Clovis T. Ray

March 15, 2012

34, of San Antonio, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Daquane D. Rivers

March 14, 2012

21, of Marianna, Fla., assigned to 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany; died March 14 at… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Jesse J. Grindey

March 12, 2012

30, of Hazel Green, Wis.; assigned to 287th Military Police Company, 97th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Edward J. Acosta

March 5, 2012

21, of Hesperia, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Jordan L. Bear

March 1, 2012

25, of Denver, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Payton A. Jones

March 1, 2012

19, of Marble Falls, Texas, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Conner T. Lowry

March 1, 2012

24, of Chicago, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Ahmed Altaie

February 25, 2012

41, of Ann Arbor, Mich., assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team, Divisional Training Center, Special Troops Bn, 4th Inf Div, Fort… [Read More]

 

Air Force Lt. Col. John D. Loftis

February 25, 2012

44, of Paducah, Ky., assigned to 866th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Kabul, Afghanistan; died Feb. 25 from gunshot wounds received during… [Read More]

 

Army Maj. Robert J. Marchanti II

February 25, 2012

48, of Baltimore, Md., assigned to 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Division Security Partnering Team, Maryland Army National Guard, Baltimore, Md.;… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Joshua A. Born

February 23, 2012

25, of Niceville, Fla., assigned to 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Stewart,… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. Timothy J. Conrad Jr.

February 23, 2012

22, of Roanoke, Va., assigned to 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Stewart,… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr.

February 21, 2012

28, of Noble, Okla.; assigned to 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,… [Read More]

 

Air Force Capt. Ryan P. Hall

February 18, 2012

30, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; assigned to the 319th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.; died Feb. 18 near Camp… [Read More]

 

Air Force Senior Airman Julian S. Scholten

February 18, 2012

26, of Upper Marlboro, Md.; assigned to 25th Intelligence Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.; died Feb. 18 near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti,… [Read More]

 

Air Force Capt. Nicholas S. Whitlock

February 18, 2012

29, of Newnan, Ga.; assigned to the 34th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.; died Feb. 18 near Camp Lemonnier,… [Read More]

 

Air Force 1st Lt. Justin J. Wilkens

February 18, 2012

26, of Bend, Ore.; assigned to the 34th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.; died Feb. 18 near Camp Lemonnier,… [Read More]

 

Navy Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Paris S. Pough

February 17, 2012

40, of Columbus, Ga.; assigned to the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, homeported in San Diego; died Feb. 17 of non-combat… [Read More]

 

Army Staff Sgt. Jerry D. Reed II

February 16, 2012

30, of Russellville, Ark.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Separate Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany; died Feb. 16… [Read More]

 

Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kyler L. Estrada

February 14, 2012

21, of Maricopa, Ariz.; assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Feb. 14 as a result of… [Read More]

 

Army Pfc. Cesar Cortez

February 11, 2012

24, of Oceanside, Calif., assigned to 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca

February 10, 2012

20, of North Arlington, N.J., assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Billy A. Sutton

February 7, 2012

42, of Tupelo, Miss., assigned to 223rd Engineer Battalion, 168th Engineer Brigade, Mississippi National Guard, West Point, Miss.; died Feb.… [Read More]

 

Army Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner

February 3, 2012

49, of Fairfax, Va.; assigned to 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Cmd, Fort Hood, Texas; died Feb. 3 of natural causes in… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Edward J. Dycus

February 1, 2012

22, of Greenville, Miss.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Sgt. William C. Stacey

January 31, 2012

23, of Redding, Calif.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Army 1st Lt. David A. Johnson

January 25, 2012

24, of Horicon, Wis.; assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regimentt, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint… [Read More]

 

Marine Capt. Joshua C. Pairsh

January 22, 2012

29, of Equality, Ill.; assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, Washington, D.C.; died Jan. 22 in the… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Christopher G. Singer

January 21, 2012

23, of Temecula, Calif., assigned to 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Capt. Daniel B. Bartle

January 19, 2012

27, of Ferndale, Wash.; assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Joseph D. Logan

January 19, 2012

22, of Willis, Texas; assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III… [Read More]

 

Marine Capt. Nathan R. McHone

January 19, 2012

29, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing,… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Kevin J. Reinhard

January 19, 2012

25, of Colonia, N.J.; assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III… [Read More]

 

Marine Master Sgt. Travis W. Riddick

January 19, 2012

40, of Centerville, Iowa; assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Jesse W. Stites

January 19, 2012

23, of North Beach, Md.; assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing,… [Read More]

 

Army Spc. Keith D. Benson

January 18, 2012

27, of Brockton, Mass.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany; died Jan. 18 at… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Phillip D. McGeath

January 18, 2012

25, Glendale, Ariz..; assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died… [Read More]

 

Marine Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman

January 15, 2012

22, of Tulsa, Okla.; assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.;… [Read More]

 

Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran

January 15, 2012

20, of Wilder, Idaho; assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan;… [Read More]

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin B. Wise

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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 – Sgt. MICHAEL J. KNAPP, 28, of Overland Park, Kan., and Sgt. JABRAUN S. KNOX, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind.

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.              They died May 18, in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an indirect fire.  They were assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.              Killed were:              Sgt. Michael J. Knapp, 28, of Overland Park, Kan., and              Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind.              For more information the media may contact Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office at 253-967-0152 or 0148.

 

 

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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.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Spc. Chazray C. Clark, 24

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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.

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.  He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

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The United States and Pakistan Issue Joint Statement

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Press Advisories

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No. 045-11 May 03, 2011

 

Joint Statement

United States – Pakistan Defense Consultative Group Meeting

 

 

The 20

 

th

meeting of the U.S.-Pakistan Defense Consultative Group (DCG) was held in Washington, DC on 2-3 May 2011. The two nations’ delegations were respectively led by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Athar Ali, Pakistan’s Secretary of Defense, and Ms. Michèle Flournoy, the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. The DCG is the primary forum for exchanging views and coordinating defense policy discussions, with the goal of strengthening the defense relationship based on mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual interest. The last DCG meeting was held in August 2010 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Both delegations acknowledged that the recent counterterrorism operation resulting in the death of al-Qa’ida leader Usama bin-Laden underscores the importance of cooperation in our efforts to defeat terrorism. Both sides affirmed their mutual commitment to their strong defense relations, which they stressed should continue to serve as the foundation of the broader strategic partnership.

 

During the plenary session DCG participants reviewed achievements in the field of defense collaboration. Both delegations concluded that the accomplishments of the Exchanges on Defense Planning (EDP) process and the announcement of a U.S. multi-year security assistance commitment to Pakistan were significant milestones over the past year. They stressed the significance of continuing these important efforts toward identifying and meeting Pakistan’s resourcing requirements.

 

The Pakistani delegation described the Pakistan military’s operations since the last DCG meeting and the U.S. side briefed on International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) activities in Afghanistan. Both sides expressed appreciation for the efforts by their respective militaries and commended the growing operational cooperation that has reinforced the effectiveness of efforts on both sides of the border. They both expressed their deep appreciation for the sacrifices of all military personnel in the common fight.

 

Each side shared lessons they had learned from ongoing military efforts, including from the “clear” and “hold” phases of the strategy, and followed up with a discussion on the necessity of improving “build” and “transfer” capacities. They reviewed the numerous challenges facing regional security, and shared their views regarding the importance of regional peace and stability.

 

The delegations reaffirmed the DCG remains an invaluable forum to discuss strategic defense policy issues and exchange views on shared security concerns and committed to continue working together to establish a shared framework for coordinating defense cooperation and pursuing agreed-upon mutual objectives.

 

 

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill, 27, of Ralston, Neb., died April 19

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 318-11 April 20, 2011

 

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation New Dawn.             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.  Enterprise is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting operations in support of Operation New Dawn.             For further information related to this release, contact commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs at 011-973-1785-4027 or commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs at 757-444-3373.

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National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 05, 2011

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 278-11 April 06, 2011

This week the Navy and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps announced an increase. The net collective result is 1,022 more reservists activated than last week.              At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 69,013; Navy Reserve, 5,713; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 9,396; Marine Corps Reserve, 5,378, and the Coast Guard Reserve, 711.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 90,211, including both units and individual augmentees.              A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found on line at http://www.defense.gov/news/d20110405ngr.pdf .

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Capt. Wesley J. Hinkley, 36, of Carlisle, Pa., died April 4 in Baghdad, Iraq

Did you know Wesley? If you did, please share something about him. We mourn your personal loss. God Bless him. Our prayers go out to his loved ones.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 273-11 April 05, 2011

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. Scott H. Burgess, 32, of Franklin, Texas and Sgt. Michael S. Lammerts, 26, of Tonawanda, N.Y.

DOD Identifies Army Casualties

            The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died April 4 of wounds suffered from small arms fire in Faryab province, Afghanistan.  The incident is under investigation.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Scott H. Burgess, 32, of Franklin, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Michael S. Lammerts, 26, of Tonawanda, N.Y.

They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany.

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• RIP SGT Jerry D Reed II (waronterrornews.typepad.com)
• RIP SSG Jordan L Bear, PFC Payton A Jones (waronterrornews.typepad.com)