29 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Scott G. Barnett, 24, of Concord, Calif., died Jan. 28 in Tallil, Iraq, of injuries sustained while supporting combat
operations. He was assigned to the 412th Aviation Support Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Katterbach,
Germany.
For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army public affairs office at 011-49-
6221-57-8694, or via e-mail at ocpa.pi@eur.army.mil.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Carlos E. Gill, 25, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Jan. 26 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center of an illness. He was
evacuated from Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 19, 2009, where he was supporting combat operations. Gill was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash.
For more information media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0152 or 253-967-0147.

26 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom.
The following Marines died Jan. 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan:
Sgt. Daniel M. Angus, 28, of Thonotosassa, Fla.
Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Poole, 22, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Lance Cpl. Zachary D. Smith, 19, of Hornell, N.Y.
Angus and Smith were assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Poole was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe
Bay, Hawaii.
For additional background information on Angus and Smith, news media representatives may contact the II Marine
Expeditionary Force public affairs office at 910-451-7200.
For additional background information on Poole, news media representatives may contact Marine Corps Base Hawaii
public affairs office at 808-257-8838.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy M. Kane, 22, of Towson, Md., died Jan. 23 while supporting combat operations in Helmand
province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine
Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the Marine Forces
Reserve public affairs office at 504-678-6539.

24 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Xin Qi, 25, of Cordova, Tenn., died Jan. 23, while supporting combat operations in
Afghanistan. Qi was assigned to Fourth Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade –
Afghanistan.
For further information related to this release, contact Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs at 504-235-6128.

23 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gifford E. Hurt, 19, of Yonkers, N.Y., died Jan. 20, in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related
accident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 214th Fires Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Sill, Okla.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the Fort Sill Public Affairs Office at 580-917-2663 or 580-917-7960.

22 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Paul Pena, 27, of San Marcos, Texas, died Jan. 19 in Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered
when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
For more information the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at 910-432-0661.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Thaddeus S. Montgomery, 29, of West Yellowstone, Mont., died Jan. 20 at Lorengal Outpost,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at 719-526-7525.

21 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael P. Shannon, 52, of Canadensis, Pa., died Jan. 17, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained
from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to Headquarters, 7th Army and U.S. Army Europe, Heidelberg,
Germany.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, at 314-592-0726.

20 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett, 29, of Knightdale, N.C., died Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, Aviano Air Base,
Italy.
For more information related to this release, please contact the Aviano Air Base public affairs office at 011-39-0434-30-
7555.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Robert Donevski, 19, of Sun City, Ariz., died Jan. 16 in Abad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents
attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
For more information media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at 719-526-7525; after hours 719-526-5500.

19 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Anton R. Phillips, 31, of Inglewood, Calif., died Dec. 31, 2009, at Forward Operating Base Methar Lam,
Afghanistan. He was assigned to G Forward Support Company, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Task Force
Wildhorse, Forward Operating Base Methar Lam, Afghanistan.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the 21st Theater Support Command public affairs office at 011-49-413-
8184 or via e-mail to anna.friederichmaggard@eur.army.mil .

16 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom. They died Jan. 13 at Combat Outpost McClain, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked
their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 118th Military Police Company
(Airborne), 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Daniel D. Merriweather, 25, of Collierville Tenn.
Pfc. Geoffrey A. Whitsitt, 21, of Taylors, S.C.
For more information the media may contact the XVIII Airborne Corps public affairs office at 910-309-2843.

15 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Lucas T. Beachnaw, 23, of Lowell, Mich., died Jan. 13 in Darya Ya, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when
enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,
173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Camp Ederle, Italy.
For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army public affairs office at 011-49-
6221-57-8694, or via e-mail at ocpa.pi@eur.army.mil .

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek, 25, of Westwood, N.J., died Jan. 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand
province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the II Marine
Expeditionary Force public affairs office at 910-451-7200.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Kyle J. Wright, 22, of Romeoville, Ill., died Jan. 13 at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered earlier
that day when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar province. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash.
For more information media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0152, 253-967-0147.

13 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom.
The following Marines died Jan. 11 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan:
Staff Sgt. Matthew N. Ingham, 25, of Altoona, Pa.
Cpl. Jamie R. Lowe, 21, of Johnsonville, Ill.
Cpl. Nicholas K. Uzenski, 21, of Tomball, Texas.
Ingham, Lowe and Uzenski were assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan.
For additional background information on these Marines, news media representatives may contact the III Marine
Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases Japan public affairs office at 011-81-611-745-0790 or e-mail them at
okinawapao@usmc.mil .

12 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael R. Jarrett, 20, of North Platte, Neb., died Jan. 6 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat
related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade,
Illesheim, Germany.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Europe public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-9194, or via e-
mail at ocpa.pi@eur.army.mill .

11 JAN 2010

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert, 20, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., died Jan. 10 while supporting combat operations in
Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the Marine Corps Base
Hawaii public affairs office at 808-257-8838.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
The initial press release had an incorrect name due to a clerical error. However, the correct family was notified by Marine
Corps officials.
Lance Cpl. Mark D. Juarez, 23, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 9 while supporting combat operations in Helmand
province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the Marine Corps Base
Hawaii public affairs office at 808-257-8838.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Jason O. B. Hickman, 35, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Jan. 7 at Forward Operating Base Salerno,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered earlier that day at Combat Outpost Bowri Tana, when enemy forces attacked his unit
with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th
Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army, Alaska, public affairs office at 907-384-2072.

07 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David A. Croft Jr., 22, of Plant City, Fla., died Jan. 5 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked
his unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
For more information the media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at 254-287-9993; after hours 254-291-
2591.

05 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom. They died Jan. 3 in Ashoque, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with
multiple improvised explosives devices and small arms fire. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua A. Lengstorf, 24, of Yoncalla, Ore.
Spc. Brian R. Bowman, 24, of Crawfordsville, Ind.
Pvt. John P. Dion, 19, of Shattuck, Okla.
For more information media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at 719-526-7525; after hours 719-526-5500.

04 Jan 2010

DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith, 24, of Troy, Ill., died Jan. 3 near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds
sustained while supporting combat operations. He was assigned to the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort
Riley, Kan.
For further information related to this release, please contact the McConnell Air Force Base public affairs office at 316-
759-3141.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brushaun X. Anderson, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died Jan. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was
attacked by an unknown assailant. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at 315-772-7267, or after hours at 315-408-
3087.