Wednesday, December 29, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Nguyen

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Tevan L. Nguyen, 21, of Hutto, TX.

He died on December 28, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Misener

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, 25, of Cordova, TN.

He died on December 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Monday, December 27, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Corzine

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth A. Corzine, 23, of Bethalto, IL.

He died on December 24 of wounds received December 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Thursday, December 23, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Crouse

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. William H. Crouse IV, 22, of Woodruff, SC.

He died on December 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Javier

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Conrado D. Javier Jr., 19, of Marina, CA.

He died on December 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

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

Monday, December 20, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Torbert

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Eric M. Torbert Jr., 25, of Lancaster, PA.

He died on December 18 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 - Osterman

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Sean A. Osterman, 21, of Princeton, MN.

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

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

Sunday, December 19, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Maldonado

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Jose L. Maldonado, 21, of Mathis, TX.

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

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

Saturday, December 18, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Cutsforth

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, 22, of Radford, VA.

He died on December 15 at Ghazni Province, 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.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Schmalstieg

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Staff Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg, 28, of Pittsburgh, PA.

He died on December 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 - Hernandez

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Jose A. Hernandez, 19, of West Palm Beach, FL.

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

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

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Villacis

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Jorge E. Villacis, 24, of Sunrise, FL.

He died on December 12 in Kandahar province, 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 - Simonetta

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Derek T. Simonetta, 21, of Redwood City, CA.

He died on December 12 in Kandahar province, 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 - Necochea

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Kenneth E. Necochea Jr., 21, of San Diego, CA.

He died on December 12 in Kandahar province, 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 - Deans

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Patrick D. Deans, 22 of Orlando, FL.

He died on December 12 in Kandahar province, 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 - McLawhorn

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Cpl. Willie A. McLawhorn Jr., 23, of Conway, NC.

He died on December 12 in Kandahar province, 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 - Collins

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Cpl. Sean M. Collins, 25, of Ewa Beach, HI.

He died on December 12 in Kandahar province, 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, December 13, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Green

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Staff Sgt. Stacy A. Green, 34, of Alexander City, AL.

He died on December 10 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 - Goncalo

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Ethan L. Goncalo, 21, of Fall Rivers, MA.

He died on December 11 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident.

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

Saturday, December 11, 2010

U.S. troop death in Iraq - Finch

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. David D. Finch, 24, of Bath Springs, TN.

He died on December 8 in Wasit province, Iraq, 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 - Mixon

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Kelly J. Mixon, 23, of Yulee, FL.

He died on December 8 in Balkh province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent 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 - Ayube

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. James A. Ayube, II, 25, of Salem, MA.

He died on December 8 in Balkh province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

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

Thursday, December 9, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Geary

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Michael E. Geary, 20, of Derry, NH.

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

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

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Peto

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Jason D. Peto, 31, of Vancouver, WA.

He died on December 7 from wounds received November 24 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 - Ashlock

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Vincent W. Ashlock, 45, of Seaside, CA.

He died on December 4 in Khost province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Wyatt

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Derek A. Wyatt, 25, of Akron, OH.

He died on December 6 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 - Rusk

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Pfc. Colton W. Rusk, 20, of Orange Grove, TX.

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

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

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Aleman

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Nicholas J. Aleman, 24, of Brooklyn, NY.

He died on December 5 while supporting combat operations in Paktia province, Afghanistan.

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

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Reeves

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Jason A. Reeves, 32, of Odessa, TX.

He died on December 5 in Gardez District, Paktia 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.

Monday, December 6, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Scott

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Lucas C. Scott, 20, of Peebles, OH.

He died on December 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Today's body count - 12/04/2010

U.S. military deaths in Iraq (since war began 03/19/2003): 4,429
U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan (since war began 10/07/2001): 1,415

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Thode

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army SFC James E. Thode, 45, of Kirtland, NM.

He died on December 2 at Sabari District, Khowst 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.

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Abbate

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Sgt. Matthew T. Abbate, 26, of Honolulu, HI.

He died on December 2 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 - Wade

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Marine Cpl. Chad S. Wade, 22, of Bentonville, AR.

He died on December 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

Thursday, December 2, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - McLain

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pvt. Buddy W. McLain, 24, of Mexico, ME.

He died on November 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent 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 - Staggs

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Austin G. Staggs, 19, of Senoia, GA.

He died on November 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent 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 - Gassen

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Pfc. Jacob A. Gassen, 21, of Beaver Dam, WI.

He died on November 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent 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 - Ramsey

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Spc. Matthew W. Ramsey, 20, of Quartz Hill, CA.

He died on November 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent 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 - Oakes

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes, 29, of Athens, OH.

He died on November 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent 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 - Jarvis

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Barry E. Jarvis, 36, of Tell City, IN.

He died on November 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent attacked his unit with small arms fire.

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

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

U.S. troop death in Afghanistan - Milley

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the death of Army 1st Lt. Scott F. Milley, 23, of Sudbury, MA.

He died on November 30 in Logar province, 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.