Tuesday, August 31, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Castro

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Andrew J. Castro, 20, of Westlake Village, CA.

He died on August 28 in Babur, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Durham

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Patrick K. Durham, 24, of Chattanooga, TN.

He died on August 28 in Babur, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Monday, August 30, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Holley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E. C. Holley, 36, of Casselberry, FL.

He died on August 29 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Raver

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Bryn T. Raver, 20, of Harrison, AR.

He died on August 29 at Nangahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his military vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled grenade on August 28 at Nangahar, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Wallace

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Capt. Ellery R. Wallace, 33, of UT.

He died on August 29 at Nangahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his military vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled grenade on August 28 at Nangahar, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Novak

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pvt. Adam J. Novak, 20, of Prairie du Sac, WI.

He died on August 27 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive in Paktiya, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Coleman

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Chad D. Coleman, 20, of Moreland, GA.

He died on August 27 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive in Paktiya, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Robinson

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. James C. Robinson, 27, of Lebanon, OH.

He died on August 28 at Paktika, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Ide

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. James R. Ide, 32, of Festus, MO.

He died on August 29 at Hyderabad, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Fedder

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Master Sgt. Daniel L. Fedder, 34, of Pine City, MN.

He died on August 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Swink

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class James M. Swink, 20, of Yucca Valley, CA.

He died on August 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Today's body count - 08/25/2010

U.S. military deaths in Iraq (since war began 03/19/2003): 4,417
U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan (since war began 10/07/2001): 1,246

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Shoecraft

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Justin B. Shoecraft, 28, of Elkhart, IN.

He died on August 24 at Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device at Kakarak, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Newton

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Robert J. Newton, 21, of Creve Coeur, IL.

He died on August 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Rodriguez

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Ronald A. Rodriguez, 26, of Falls Church, VA.

He died on August 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Calo

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Jason D. Calo, 23, of Lexington, KY.

He died on August 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Meletiche

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Pedro A. Millet Meletiche, 20, of Elizabeth, NJ.

He died on August 22 at Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Iraq - Maggart

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Brandon E. Maggart, 24, of Kirksville, MO.

He died on August 22 at Basrah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using indirect fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Southworth

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Tristan H. Southworth, 21, of West Danville, VT.

He died on August 22 at Paktika, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Deluzio

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Steven J. Deluzio, 25, of South Glastonbury, CT.

He died on August 22 at Paktika, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Monday, August 23, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Maldonado

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Alexis V. Maldonado, 20, of Wichita Falls, TX.

He died on August 21 at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire in Zhari province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Schultz

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Nathaniel J. A. Schultz, 19, of Safety Harbor, Fl.

He died on August 21 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Wright

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Christopher S. Wright, 23, of Tollesboro, KY.

He died on August 19 in Pech, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Childers

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Cody S. Childers, 19, of Chesapeake, VA.

He died on August 20 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Boyd

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Christopher J. Boyd, 22, of Palatine, IL.

He died on August 19 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Lugo

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Martin A. Lugo, 24, of Tucson, AZ.

He died on August 19 in Puli Alam, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Thomas

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Navy Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Collin Thomas, 33, of Morehead, KY.

He died on August 18 during a combat operation in eastern Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death from injuries in Afghanistan - Roberts

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Edgar N. Roberts, 39, of Hinesville, GA.

He died on August 17 at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, of wounds sustained June 26 at Sayed Abad, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Oratowski

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin E. Oratowski, 23, of Wheaton, IL.

He died on August 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - High

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pvt. Charles M. High, IV, 21, of Albuquerque, NM.

He died on August 17 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device caused a military vehicle roll-over.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Chisholm

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Benjamen G. Chisholm, 24, of Fort Worth, TX.

He died on August 17 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device caused a military vehicle roll-over.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Farley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Derek J. Farley, 24, of Nassau, NY.

He died on August 17 at Bala Boluk, Farah, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated as he attempted to disarm it.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Iraq - Rhett

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Jamal M. Rhett, 24, of Palmyra, NJ.

He died on August 15 in Ba Qubah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with grenades.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Bock

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bock, 26, of Leesburg, Fl.

He died on August 13 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Greer

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Kristopher D. Greer, 25, of Ashland City, TN.

He died on August 8 of wounds received August 6 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Karch

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Christopher N. Karch, 23, of Indianapolis, IN.

He died on August 11 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Saenz

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Jose L. Saenz III, 30, of Pleasanton, TX.

He died on August 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Today's body count - 08/11/2010

U.S. military deaths in Iraq (since war began 03/19/2003): 4,414
U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan (since war began 10/07/2001): 1,223

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Andrade

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. John E. Andrade, 19, of San Antonio, TX.

He died on August 7 at DE Khak Chupan Turah, Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Cuzzupe

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Paul O. Cuzzupe, 23, of Plant City, FL.

He died on August 8 in Akhtar-Mohammad-Khan, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Monday, August 9, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Rappuhn

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Bradley D. Rappuhn, 24, of Grand Ledge, MI.

He died on August 8 at Zhari Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Gammone

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Pfc. Vincent E. Gammone III, 19, of Christiana, TN.

He died on August 7 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Cornelius

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Cornelius, 20, of Ashtabula, OH.

He died on August 7 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Nicol

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Andrew C. Nicol, 23, of Kensington, NH.

He died on August 8 at Zhari Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Iraq - Hinkley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Faith R. Hinkley, 23, of Colorado Springs, CO.

She died on August 7 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked her unit in Iskandariya, Iraq.

May she rest in peace as she couldn't in this life.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Donahue

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Max W. Donahue, 23, of Highlands Ranch, CO.

He died on August 7 of wounds received August 4 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Van Aalst

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Master Sgt. Jared N. Van Aalst, 34, of Laconia, NH.

He died on August 4 in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered while his unit was conducting combat operations.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Monday, August 2, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Stout

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Kyle B. Stout, 25, of Texarkana, TX.

He died on July 30 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Stansbery

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Michael L. Stansbery, 21, of Mount Juliet, TN.

He died on July 30 near Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

May he rest in peace as he couldn't in this life.