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DOD Identifies Two Marine Casualties, May 6, 2013


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

They died May 4, while conducting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. They were both assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.  This incident is under investigation. 

Killed were: 

Staff Sgt. Eric D. Christian, 39, of Warwick, N.Y., and 

Cpl. David M. Sonka, 23, of Parker, Colo.

Source: defense.gov

 


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