Fallen But Not Forgotten – Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Ariz., died Feb. 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (United States) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

 

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

. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 32nd Georgian Liaison Team, Regimental Combat Team 7, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For more information media may contact the 1st Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 760-725-8766.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. Michael J. Guillory, 28, of Pearl River, La., died Dec. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

English: The new logo for the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Intelligence Battalion. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Sgt. Michael J. Guillory, 28, of Pearl River, La., died Dec. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

This incident is under investigation.

For additional information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact Marine Corps Special Operations Command public affairs office at(910) 440-0770.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. Camella M. Steedley, 31, of San Diego, Calif., died Oct. 3, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

English: Insignia of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, USMC. Retrieved from official website at http://www.i-mef.usmc.mil/msc/1MLG/ on May 21, 2006. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Sgt. Camella M. Steedley, 31, of San Diego, Calif., died Oct. 3, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  She was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 

            The cause of death is under investigation. 

            For more information media may contact the 1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at 760-763-7795.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Marine Missing in Action from Korean War Identified

 

            The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a

English: Seal of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command Esperanto: Sigelo de la usona Komuna POW/MIA (Milit-Kaptitoj/Mankantoj Dum Agado) Kontista Komando. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. 

            Marine Pfc. Richard S. Gzik, of Toledo, Ohio, will be buried today, at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC.  On Dec. 2, 1950, Gzik and the other Marines of M Battery, 11th Artillery Regiment, 1st Marine Division, came under attack on the west side of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.  It was during this battle that Gzik was killed in action and his remains were buried alongside the road leading to Hagaru-ri.  Later that month, the withdrawal of U.N. forces from the Chosin Reservoir region made it impossible to recover Gzik’s remains. 

            In 1954, United Nations and Communist Forces exchanged the remains of war dead in what came to be called “Operation Glory.”  All remains recovered in Operation Glory were turned over to the Army Central Identification Unit for analysis.  Those which were unable to be identified, given the technology of that time, were interred as unknowns at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii — the “Punchbowl.”  

            In 2012, analysts from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) re-examined the case records and determined that advances in technology could likely aid in the identification of the unknown remains as Gzik.  Once the remains were exhumed, scientists from JPAC used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, including dental records and radiographs, to validate Gzik’s identification.   

            Using modern technology, identifications continue to be made from remains that were previously buried as unknown.  Today, 7,947 Americans remain unaccounted for from the Korean War.  

            For additional information on the Defense Department‘s mission to account for missing Americans, call 703-699-1169, or visit the DPMO web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo .

 

Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, 21, of Dubois, Ind., died Sept. 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

English: United States Marine Corps 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division insignia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, 21, of Dubois, Ind., died Sept. 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 

            The Marine’s parent command was Inspector/Instructor Staff, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Fort Knox, Ky. 

            For more information media may contact Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at 504-697-8191.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. Justin M. Hansen, 26, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 24 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan

English: The new logo for the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Intelligence Battalion. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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

            Sgt. Justin M. Hansen, 26, of Traverse City, Mich., died July 24 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Cpl. Joshua R. Ashley, 23, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died July 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

 

List of United States Marine Corps installations (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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

            Cpl. Joshua R. Ashley, 23, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died July 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 

            For more information media may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs Office at 910-451-7200.

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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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Ship-to-Shore Connector Contract Announcement

English: Concept image of the Ship-to-Shore Connector. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

             The Navy awarded today a $212,722,820 fixed-priced incentive-fee contract for the detail design and construction of a Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) test and training craft to Textron, Inc., New Orleans, La.  The contract also includes options for up to eight additional craft which, if exercised, brings the cumulative value of this contract to $570,451,044.  The award was based on full and open competition. 

            The SSC is an evolutionary replacement for the current Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicle, and benefits from more than 20 years of lessons learned from LCAC operations and maintenance. 

            “The Ship-to-Shore Connector program demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to competition, while reducing acquisition and total ownership costs in the process,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus.  “This is the first major naval acquisition program in more than 15 years to be designed in-house.  The level of detail provided by the government design increased competition, reduced overall procurement costs and leads to smooth transition to full production.” 

            The SSC program will significantly enhance the Navy and Marine Corps team’s capability to execute a broad spectrum of missions well into the 21st century, from humanitarian assistance and disaster response to multidimensional amphibious assault.  Deliveries will begin in fiscal 2017 with initial operational capability projected for fiscal 2020. 

            The SSC will be a high-speed, fully amphibious landing craft with a 30-year service life capable of carrying a 74-ton payload that can travel at speeds of more than 35 knots, day or night.  Ship-to-Shore Connector supports rapid movement of Marine Expeditionary Forces from the sea base to shore and can tactically deliver personnel and heavy equipment to trafficable terrain well beyond the beach with the built-in reliability to operate in the harshest littoral environments. 

            Ship-to-Shore Connector will also bring improved technology and increased performance to handle current and future missions, plus better fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance through existing shore-based infrastructure.  The Navy-led contract design, released to industry in a full and open competition, allowed for mid-tier builders without air-cushioned vehicle experience to compete for the detail design and construction contract.  This approach uses the government’s expertise in air-cushioned vehicles and provides industry with the flexibility to make component selections and complete design details for optimal producibility and lowest possible acquisition costs. 

            For additional information contact Naval Sea Systems Command Public Affairs at 202-781-3610

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears, 23, of Arlington, Va., died June 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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

            Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears, 23, of Arlington, Va., died June 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. 

            For more information media may contact the Twentynine Palms Public Affairs Office at 760-830-6213.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II, 23, of Tallahassee, Fla., died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (United States) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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

            Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II, 23, of Tallahassee, Fla., died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Cpl. Taylor J. Baune, 21, of Andover, Minn., died June 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

English: USA Marines 1st Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division Español: 1er Batallon del 7º Regimiento de la 1ª Divison de Marines de los Estados Unidos (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. JULIAN C. CHASE, 22, of Edgewater, Md., died May 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

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

                 Sgt. JULIAN C. CHASE, 22, of Edgewater, Md., died May 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Cpl. KEATON G. COFFEY, 22, of Boring, Ore., died May 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

US Navy 040106-N-8977L-011 Aviation Ordnancemen wait to retrieve crates of ammunition on the flight deck (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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

            Cpl. KEATON G. COFFEY, 22, of Boring, Ore., died May 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Headquarters Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 

            For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at 760-763-4675.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. WADE D. WILSON, 22, of Normangee, Texas, died May 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan

Insignia for 1st Marine Division Category:United States Marine Corps images (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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

            Sgt. Wade D. Wilson, 22, of Normangee, Texas, died May 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – (Semper Fidelis) Master Sgt. SCOTT E. PRUITT, 38, of Gautier, Miss., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

            Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt, 38, of Gautier, Miss., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Staff Sgt. Joseph H. Frankhauser, 30, of Mason, Texas, died April 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Semper Fidelis.

 DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Staff Sgt. Joseph H. Frankhauser, 30, of Mason, Texas, died April 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 

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Multi-Service Office to Advance Air-Sea Battle Concept (DOD News)

            The Department of Defense announced today the creation of a new office to integrate air and naval combat capabilities in support of emerging national security requirements.

In the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates directed the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps to develop a comprehensive concept to counter emerging anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) challenges.  The services collaborated to develop the Air-Sea Battle (ASB) concept.  On Aug. 12, 2011, Navy Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, and Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove established the Air-Sea Battle Office (ASBO), creating a framework to implement the ASB concept.

The ASB concept will guide the services as they work together to maintain a continued U.S. advantage against the global proliferation of advanced military technologies and A2/AD capabilities.  Air-Sea Battle will leverage military and technological capabilities that reflect unprecedented Navy, Marine and Air Force collaboration, cooperation, integration, and resource investments.

The ASBO will oversee the concept implementation by facilitating coordination among the services, influencing service wargames, fostering development and integration of air and naval capabilities, and collaborating with the joint forces.  The Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps will each dedicate a minimum of two field grade officers or civil service equivalents to the ASBO.

Implementation of the ASB concept by the Air Force, Navy, and
Marine Corps will foster positive change in the institutional relationships
among the services, the integration of acquisition strategies, and the
conceptual approach to warfare.  The ASB concept is a natural and deliberate
evolution of U.S. warfighting to counter emerging A2/AD threats that include
conventional ballistic missiles, long-range precision cruise missiles, advanced
integrated air and missile defense systems, electronic and cyber warfare
capabilities, submarines, surface combatants, and modern combat aircraft.
Air-Sea Battle will enable the projection of force in defense of U.S. interests
and those of our allies and by sustaining stability and freedom of access
throughout the global commons.

For more information on this release, please contact Air Force
Public Affairs at 703-695-0640, Navy Public Affairs at 703-697-5342 or Marine
Corps Public Affairs at 703-432-8420.

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