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DOD Identifies Three Marine Casualties, December 7, 2010


Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2010.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Nicholas J. Aleman, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Dec. 5 while supporting combat operations in Paktia province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the Deployment Processing Command-East, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. Derek A. Wyatt, 25, of Akron, Ohio, died Dec. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Colton W. Rusk, 20, of Orange Grove, Texas, died Dec. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

 

Source: defense.gov


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