Sunday, October 31, 2010

U.S. troop death from Afghanistan - Solorzanovaldovino

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Diego A. Solorzanovaldovinos, 24, of Huntington Park, CA.

He died on October 29 in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit on October 27 with small arms fire in the Yahya Khel district in Afghanistan.

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

Saturday, October 30, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Maldonado

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Pedro A. Maldonado, 20, of Houston, TX.

He died on October 29 in Kandalay, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Dickmyer

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Adam L. Dickmyer, 26, of Winston-Salem, NC.

He died on October 28 near Kandahar, 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.

Friday, October 29, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Honeycutt

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Terry E. Honeycutt Jr., 19, of Waldorf, MD.

He died on October 27 from wounds received on October 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Thursday, October 28, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Kirspel

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel Jr., 23, of Hopatcong, NJ.

He died on October 27 near the village of Khwaja Kinti, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered 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 Kuwait - Tanner

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Phillip C. Tanner, 43, of Sheridan, WY.

He died on October 26 in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident while supporting U.S. military operations in Afghanistan.

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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

U.S. troop death in Iraq - Jones

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. David R. Jones Jr., 21, of Saint Johnsville, NY.

He died on October 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident.

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

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Moffitt

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Thomas A. Moffitt, 21, of Wichita, KS.

He died on October 24 in Sarobi District, Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades.

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

U.S. troop death from Afghanistan - O'Malley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Aracely Gonzalez O'Malley, 31, of Brawley, CA.

He died on October 22 in Homburg, Germany, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident October 12 at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Dupont

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Steven L. Dupont, 20, of Lafayette, LA.

He died on October 24 in Rangrizan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered 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 from Afghanistan - Sadell

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles M. Sadell, 34, of Columbia, MO.

He died on October 24 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, of wounds suffered October 5 at Arif Kala, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

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

Monday, October 25, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Pallares

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares, 19, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

He died on October 23 in Andar district, Ghazni, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

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

Saturday, October 23, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - McAninch

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. McAninch, 28, of Logansport, IN.

He died on October 21 in Yahya Khel district, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Jenkins

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Gerald R. Jenkins, 19, of Circleville, OH.

He died on October 20 in Maquan, Zhari district, 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.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Cullins

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Cullins, 28, of Simi Valley, CA.

He died on October 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Jackson

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Francisco R. Jackson, 24, of Elizabeth, NJ.

He died on October 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Monday, October 18, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Villarreal

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Jorge Villarreal Jr., 22, of San Antonio, TX.

He died on October 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Tawney

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Ian M. Tawney, 25, of Dallas, OR.

He died on October 16 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Iraq - Reid

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Dylan T. Reid, 24, of Springfield, MO.

He died on October 16 in Amarah, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.

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

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Today's body count - 10/17/2010

U.S. military deaths in Iraq (since war began 03/19/2003): 4,425
U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan (since war began 10/07/2001): 1,342

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Boelk

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. James D. Boelk, 24, of Oceanside, CA.

He died on October 15 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Billingsley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Tramaine J. Billingsley, 20, of Portsmouth, VA.

He died on October 14 while conducting combat operations between Moqur and Darreh-Ye-Bum, 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 - Martinez

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Rafael Martinez Jr., 36, of Spring Valley, CA.

He died on October 14 while conducting combat operations between Moqur and Darreh-Ye-Bum, 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 - Benitez

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Carlos A. Benitez, 24, of Carrollton, TX.

He died on October 14 while conducting combat operations between Moqur and Darreh-Ye-Bum, 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 - Newman

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Eric C. Newman, 30, of Waynesboro, MS.

He died on October 14 in Akatzai Kalay, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered 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 - Catherwood

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Alec E. Catherwood, 19, of Byron, IL.

He died on October 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Lopez

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez, 26, of Rosamond, CA.

He died on October 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Ceniceros

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Irvin M. Ceniceros, 21, of Clarksville, AR.

He died on October 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Friday, October 15, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Byrd

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Jordan M. Byrd, 19, of Grantsville, UT.

He died on October 13 in Yahya Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Dew

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Pfc. Victor A. Dew, 20, of Granite Bay, CA.

He died on October 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Rodewald

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald, 21, of Albany, OR.

He died on October 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Vinnedge

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip D. Vinnedge, 19, of Saint Charles, MO.

He died on October 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Cain

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Justin J. Cain, 22, of Manitowoc, WI.

He died on October 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Thursday, October 14, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Johnson

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Raymon L. A. Johnson, 22, of Midland, GA.

He died on October 13 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Powell

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Matthew C. Powell, 20, of Slidell, LA.

He died on October 12 at Kandahar Airfield, of wounds suffered at Ghunday Ghar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his military vehicle using an improvised explosive device.

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

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Hess

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. David A. Hess, 25, of Ruskin, FL.

He died on October 10 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 - Weigle

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Dave J. Weigle, 29, of Philadelphia, PA.

He died on October 10 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 - Zaehringer

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Frank R. Zaehringer III, 23, of Reno, NV.

He died on October 11 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Sparks

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. John T. Sparks, 23, of Chicago, IL.

He died on October 8 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Sunday, October 10, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Gonzalez

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Navy Hospital Corpsman Edwin Gonzalez, 22, of North Miami Beach, FL.

He died on October 8 from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Saturday, October 9, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Sockalosky

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Stephen C. Sockalosky, 21, of Cordele, GA.

He died on October 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Friday, October 8, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Lynch

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Scott A. Lynch, 22, of Greenwood Lake, NY.

He died on October 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Johnson

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Air Force Senior Airman Daniel J. Johnson, 23, of Schiller Park, Ill.

He died on October 5 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Board

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Cody A. Board, 19, of McKinney, TX.

He died on October 4 at Mirwais, 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 - Clark

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Ryane G. Clark, 22, of New London, MN.

He died on October 4 in Shekhabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Campbell

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Karl A. Campbell, 34, of Chiefland, FL.

He died on October 4 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.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Pedro

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Brian J. Pedro, 27, of Rosamond, CA.

He died on October 2 in Pol-e-Khumri, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Prentler

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Joseph T. Prentler, 20, of Fenwick, MI.

He died on October 4 in Mama Kariz, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle using an improvised explosive device.

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

Monday, October 4, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Vogeler

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Lance H. Vogeler, 29, of Frederick, MD.

He died on October 1 in Bastion, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered in Helmand, 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 - Matteoni

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine gt. Anthony D. Matteoni, 22, of Union City, MI.

He died on October 1 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 - Rabon

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Luther W. Rabon Jr., 32, of Lexington, SC.

He died on October 1 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Harley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Willie J. Harley Jr., 48, of Aiken, SC.

He died on October 1 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

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

Saturday, October 2, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Officer

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. Justin A. Officer, 26, of Wichita, KS.

He died on September 29 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.

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

Friday, October 1, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Harrison

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Calvin B. Harrison, 31, of San Antonio, TX.

He died on September 29 in Uruzgan province, 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 - Jackson

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Jackson, 22, of Corbin, KY.

He died on September 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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