I've been way, way too lax about providing these updates, largely because this blog doesn't get updated in general. (More on that later.) But these names deserve to be remembered. RIP.

No. 876-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

1st Sgt. Jeffrey R. McKinney, 40, of Garland, Texas, died July 11 in Adhamiyah, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe, public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-5816/8694.


No. 863-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died July 6 in Iraq of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.

Killed were:

Sgt. Gene L. Lamie, 25, of Homerville, Ga.He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Pfc. Le Ron A. Wilson, 18, of Queens, N.Y.He was assigned to the 26th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at (912) 767-2479.



No. 861-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Angel R. Ramirez, 28, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Feb. 21 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., after being medically evacuated following a non-hostile incident in Al Qaim, Iraq, on Dec. 21, 2006. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

The incident is currently under investigation.

The announcement surrounding the death of this Marine was delayed due to an administrative adjustment to the Marine's original death classification.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Twentynine Palms public affairs office at (760) 830-6213.


No. 862-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

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

Cpl. Jeremy D. Allbaugh, 21, of Luther, Okia.

Lance Cpl. Steven A. Stacy, 23, of Coos Bay, Ore.

Both Marines died July 5 from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

Allbaugh was assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Stacy was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Camp Pendleton public affairs office at (760) 725-5044.


No. 851-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 09, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. Jeremy L. Stacey, 23, of Bismarck, Ark., died July 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Bliss public affairs office at (915) 568-4505.

No. 845-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 08, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died July 5 when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Baghdad, Iraq.They were assigned to 96th Civil Affairs Battalion, 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C..

Killed were:

Maj. James M. Ahearn, 43, of Calif.

Sgt. Keith A. Kline, 24, of Oak Harbor, Ohio.

For more information, media may contact the Fort Bragg public affairs office at (910) 396-5600/5620.

No. 840-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 07, 2007
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DoD Identifies Navy Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three sailors who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died July 6 as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq.The three sailors were assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team.

Killed were:

Petty Officer First Class Jason Dale Lewis, 30, of Brookfield, Conn.,

Petty Officer First Class Robert Richard McRill, 42, of Lake Placid, Fla.,

Petty Officer First Class Steven Phillip Daugherty, 28, of Barstow, Calif.

For further information related to this release, contact Naval Special Warfare Group Two Public Affairs at 757-462-2282.

No. 832-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 05, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

1st Lt. Christopher N. Rutherford, 25, of Newport, Ohio, died July 2 near Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the Forward Support Group, 19th Engineer Battalion, Fort Knox, Ky.

For more information in regard to this release the media may contact the Fort Knox public affairs office at (502) 624-3051.


No. 831-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 05, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers, 20, of Ringgold, Ga.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Tinnel, 20, of Mechanicsville, Va.
Both Marines died July 1 from a non-hostile boat accident in the Euphrates River just off the shore of Al Anbar province. They were both assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.The accident is under investigation.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

No. 825-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 03, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 1 in Ta'meem, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire.

Killed were:

Sgt. 1st Class Raymond R. Buchan, 33, of Johnston, Pa. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Staff Sgt. Michael L. Ruoff Jr., 31, of Yosemite, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe, public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-6936.

No. 827-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 03, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

Lance Cpl. Juan M. Garcia Schill, 20, of Grants Pass, Ore., died July 2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Twentynine Palms public affairs office at (760) 830-6213.


No. 821-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 02, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Staff Sgt. Robb L. Rolfing, 29, of Milton, Mass., died June 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Carson, Colo.

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.

No. 819-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 01, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died June 28 of wounds sustained when their unit was attacked in Baghdad by insurgents using improvised explosive devices.They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Killed were:

Sgt. Shin W. Kim, 23, of Fullerton, Calif.,

Sgt. Michael J. Martinez, 24, of Chula Vista, Calif.,

Sgt. Giann C. Joya Mendoza, 27, of North Hollywood, Calif.,

Spc. Dustin L. Workman II, 19, of Greenwood, Neb.

Pfc. Cory F. Hiltz, 20, of La Verne, Calif.

For more information related to this release, media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-3420; after hours (719) 526-5500.



No. 818-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 01, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. William W. Crow Jr., 28, of Grandview Plaza, Kan., died June 28 in Baghdad, of wounds sustained when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410.


No. 811-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. 1st Class Nathan L. Winder, 32, of Blanding, Utah, died June 26 in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Wash.

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


No. 803-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. Trista L. Moretti, 27, of South Plainfield, N.J., died June 25 in Nasir Lafitah, Iraq, when her unit was attacked by insurgents using indirect fire.She was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the U.S. Army Alaska public affairs office at (907) 384-1542.


No. 805-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Derek C. Dixon, 20, of Riverside, Ohio, died June 26 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.


No. 800-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. Eric C. Palmer, 21, of Maize, Kan., died June 24 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl,Germany, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using small arms fire June 21 in Bayji, Iraq.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661.

No. 786-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2007
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.


Airman 1st Class Jason D. Nathan, 22, of Macon, Ga., died June 23, in Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol.


Airman Nathan was assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England.

For more information related to this release, please call the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 44-1638-52-5638.


No. 785-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. Karen N.Clifton, 22, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died June 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when her vehicle was hit with a rocket propelled grenade. She was assigned to the 554th Military Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion, Kaiserslautern, Germany.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the 21st Theater Support Command public affairs office at 011-49-631-413-8184.


No. 782-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualties


The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shawn P. Martin, 30, of Delmar, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Wilson, 28, of Duluth, Ga.
Both Marines died June 20 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.Both Marines were assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Camp Pendleton public affairs office at (760) 725-5044.


No. 771-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. Richard K. Parker, 26, of Phillips, Maine, died June 14 in Scania, Iraq, from wounds suffered on June 13 when improvised explosive devices detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Regiment, Maine Army National Guard, Waterville, Maine.

For more information in regard to this release the media may contact the Joint Force Headquarters-Maine public affairs office at (207) 430-2151.

No. 764-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2007
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DoD Identifies Arrmy Casualty

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

Pfc. David A. Wilkey Jr., 22, of Elkhart, Ind., died June 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit June 17 in Baghdad.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410.




No. 763-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

1st Lt. Frank B. Walkup, IV, 23, of Woodbury, Tenn., died June 16 in Kirkuk, Iraq, from injuries sustained in Rashaad Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during dismounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

For more information, the media may contact the Schofield Barracks public affairs office at (808) 655-4815 or (808) 655-8729.


No. 757-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. Dustin R. Brisky, 26, of Round Rock, Texas, died June 14 in Tallil, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosion.He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 952nd Engineer Company, Paris, Texas.The unit was attached to the 92nd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at (912) 767-2479.


No. 760-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 16 in Rashidiyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in struck an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Ft. Lewis, Wash.

Killed were:

Sgt. Danny R. Soto, 24, of Houston, Texas.

Spc. Zachary A. Grass, 34, of Beach City, Ohio.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.




No. 755-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert, 24, of New Castle, Ind., died on 14 June in San Antonio, Texas of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on May 30 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Riley publicaffairs office at (785) 239-3410 or (785) 239-2222.

No. 754-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2007
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Maj. Kevin H. Sonnenberg, 42, of McClure, Ohio, died June 15 when his jet crashed five miles north of Balad Air Base, Iraq. He was assigned to the 112th Fighter Squadron, Toledo, Ohio.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

For more information, contact U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs at 011-974-458-9855 and connect to 436-4381/4014/4379; 803-895-2875 or e-mail afforpa@auab.centaf.af.mil; 9afpa.orgbox@shaw.af.mil.


No. 751-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. Josiah W. Hollopeter, 27, of San Diego, died June 14 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using small arms fire in Al Muqdadiyah, Iraq.He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591.



No. 746-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2007
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lt. Col. Glade L. Felix, 52, of Lake Park, Ga., died June 11 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.His death is under investigation.

Felix was assigned to the 622nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.For more information related to this release the media can contact the 22nd Air Force public affairs office at (678) 655-5467.


No. 745-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. Damon G. Legrand, 27, of Lakeside, Calif., died June 12 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit withanti-tank mines, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq.He was assigned to the 571st Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.

No. 744-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2007
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty


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

Lance Cpl. Johnny R. Strong, 21, of Waco, Texas., died June 12 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Twentynine Palms public affairs office at (760) 830-5476.



No. 740-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Pfc. Cameron K. Payne, 22, of Corona, Calif., died June 11 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device that detonatednear his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410.


No. 736-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died June 10 in Karbala, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.

Killed were:

Cpl. Llythaniele Fender, 21, of Medical Lake, Wash.He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Cpl. Meresebang Ngiraked, 21, of Koror, Republic of Palau.He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Spc. Adam G. Herold, 23, of Omaha, Neb.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147 in regard to Fender and Ngiraked, and the U.S. Army Alaska public affairs office at (907) 384-1542 in regard to Herold.



No. 730-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Staff Sgt. Brian M. Long, 32, of Burns, Wyo., died June 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosive ordnance.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.



No. 726-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2007
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Airman 1st Class Eric M. Barnes, 20, of Lorain, Ohio, died June 9 as result of an improvised explosive device attack on an Air Force convoy about 100 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the F.E. Warren Air Force Base Public Affairs office at (307) 773-3362.


No. 724-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 09, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. 1st Class Greg L. Sutton, 38, of Spring Lake, N.C., died June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.He was assigned to the 212th Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785)239-3410.


No. 723-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 08, 2007
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Senior Airman William N. Newman, 23, of Kingston Springs, Tenn., died June 7 south of Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.He was assigned to the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team of the 15th Civil Engineer Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Hickam Air Force Base Public Affairs Office at (808) 449-6368.


No. 718-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 08, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Pfc. Justin A. Verdeja, 20, of La Puente, Calif., died June 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using small arms fire.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-3420; after hours (719) 526-5500.


No. 710-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 06, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. Caleb P. Christopher, 25, of Chandler, Ariz., died June 3 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591.

No. 709-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 06, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died June 3 in Thania, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Greg P. Gagarin, 38, of Los Angeles.

Sgt. James C. Akin, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M.

Sgt. Tyler J. Kritz, 21, of Eagle River, Wis.

Sgt. Robert A. Surber, 24, of Inverness, Fla.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.


No. 704-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 06, 2007
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DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two airmen who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died June 5 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.They were both assigned as Special Agents to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

Killed were:

Tech. Sgt. Ryan A. Balmer, 33, of Mishawaka, Ind.

Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Kuglics, 25, of North Canton, Ohio.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Air Force OSI public affairs office at (240) 857-0989; after hours (240) 857-0393.

No. 699-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 05, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations June 2 in Baghdad, Iraq.They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Killed were:

Sgt. Shawn E. Dressler, 22, of Santa Maria, Calif.He died June 2 in Baghdad.

Pfc. Joshua D. Brown, 26, of Tampa, Fla.He died June 3 in Baghdad.

For more information related to this release the media may contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-611-705-4859.

No. 696-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 04, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died May 30 in Upper Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed apparently due to enemy fire.They were assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Killed were:

Chief Warrant OfficerChristopher M. Allgaier, 33, of Middleton, Mo.

Chief Warrant Officer Joshua R. Rodgers, 29, of Carson City, Nev.

Staff Sgt. Charlie L. Bagwell, 28, of Lake Toxaway, N.C.

Sgt. Jesse A. Blamires, 25, of West Jordan, Utah.

Sgt. Brandon E. Hadaway, 25, of Valley, Ala.

For more informationrelated to this release the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661; after hours (910) 303-0691.

No. 690-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 04, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Spc. William J. Crouch, 21, of Zachary, La., died June 2 in Al Hadid, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.Crouch was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.

No. 693-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 04, 2007
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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.

Lt. Col. Michael A. Robinson, 42, of Sylacauga, Ala., died June 1 in Kabul, Afghanistan.His death is under investigation.

Robinson was assigned to Mobilization Command, Deployment Processing Command, Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune, N.C.For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Camp Lejeune Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-7440.



No. 684-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 01, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died May 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in struck an improvised explosive device.They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Killed were:

Sgt. Bacilio E. Cuellar, 24, of Odessa, Texas.

Spc. James E. Lundin, 20, of Bellport N.Y.

Pfc. Joshua M. Moore, 20, of Russellville, Ky.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the V Corps public affairs office at 011.49.6221.57.5813.


No. 681-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 01, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Pfc. Matthew A. Bean, 22, of Pembroke, Mass., died May 31 at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered on May 19 in Lutifiyah, Iraq, when he was struck by enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

For more information on this soldier, contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-8286.


No. 679-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Pfc. Robert A. Liggett, 23, of Urbana, Ill., died May 29 in Rustamiyah, Iraq, from injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. His death is under investigation.

Liggett was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Benning public affairs office at (706) 545-3283.


No. 678-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 29 in Ilbu Falris, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their position during a dismounted patrol. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein, 31, of Audubon, N.J.

Sgt. Richard V. Correa, 25, of Honolulu.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-8286.


No. 671-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Pfc. Charles B. Hester, 23, of Cataldo, Idaho, died May 26 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.

No. 670-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2007
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their position during a dismounted patrol. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Thomas M. McFall, 36, of Glendora, Calif.

Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez, 20, of Miami, Fla.

For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147.