Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Javier O. Ortiz Rivera, 26, of Rochester, N.Y., died Nov. 16 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Pape, 30, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Nov. 16 in Konar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. [Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 13 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when an insurgent suicide bomber detonated a vest bomb and struck their unit. Killed were: Staff Sgt. Juan L. Rivadeneira, 27,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Shannon Chihuahua, 25, of Thomasville, Ga., died Nov. 12 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire and rocket propelled[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Edward H. Bolen, 25, of Chittenango, N.Y., died Nov. 10 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire and an[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Shawn D. Fannin, 32, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, died Nov. 12 in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 404th Aviation Support Battalion,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Senior Airman Andrew S. Bubacz, 23, of Dalzell, S. C., died Nov. 12 in Nuristan, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 97th Communications Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces Capt. George W. Grismore, 30, of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Dakota R. Huse, 19, of Greenwood, La., died Nov. 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. James B. Stack, 20, of Arlington Heights, Ill., died Nov. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th[Read More…]