Thursday

Jun 29

Two members of the 4th Infantry were killed in separate incidents on June 29.

IED Blast Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Spc. Christopher D. Rose, 21, of San Francisco, California, died on June 29 of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.  Rose was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Soldier Dies of Injuries Received in Enemy Attack

Sgt. James P. Muldoon, 23, of Bells, Texas, died on June 29 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baquba, Iraq.  Muldoon was shot while manning a control point during combat operations.  Muldoon was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Combined Arms Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Soldier Dies from Injuries Received in IED Blast

Cpl. Ryan. J. Clark, 19, of Lancaster, California, died on June 29 in the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained on June 17 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq.  Clark was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany.

Soldier Shot to Death While Patrolling Mosul

MN Guard Member Killed by IED Blast in Mosul

Wednesday

Jun 28

Afghanistan

Soldier Dies When Truck Hits Mine in Afghanistan

Marine Killed in Al Anbar Province

Pfc. Rex A. Page, 21, of Kirksville, Missouri, died June 28 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.  Page was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.

Tuesday

Jun 27

Enemy Action Claims Marine in Al Anbar Province

Cpl. Jason W. Morrow, 27, of Riverside, California, died June 27 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on June 26.  Morrow was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.

IED Claims Soldier in Taji

Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.P. Wallace, 33, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, died on June 27, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Taji, Iraq.  Wallace was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

IED Kills Soldier in Baghdad

Cpl. Jeremy S. Jones, 25, of Omaha, Nebraska, died on June 27 of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device during dismounted combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.  Jones was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Monday

Jun 26

Marine Killed Fighting in Al Anbar Province

Staff Sgt. Raymond J. Plouhar, 30, of Lake Orion, Michigan died June 26 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Plouhar was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.

Soldier Falls to Enemy Action in Ar Ramadi

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Al Asad

Pfc. Michael J. Potocki, 21, of Baltimore, Maryland, died on June 26, of injuries sustained in Al Asad, Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy force's small arms fire during combat operations.  Potocki was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Sunday

Jun 25

Afghanistan

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier on Patrol

Reservist Killed in Al Anbar Province

Cpl. Paul N. King, 23, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts died June 25 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  King was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Ayer, Massachusetts.

Saturday

Jun 24

Afghanistan

Soldier Killed during Search Mission

FL Guard Member Killed in Enemy Attack

Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Fuerst, III, 26 of Tampa Florida, died in Panjway District, Afghanistan, on June 24, when his HMMWV came in contact with enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat operations.  Fuerst was assigned to the Army National Guard's 53rd Infantry Brigade, Pinellas Park Florida.

Soldier Dies from Injuries Received from IED Blast

Staff Sgt. Virrueta A. Sanchez, 33, of Houston, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq on June 24 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations.  Sanchez was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Two Soldiers Killed by Enemy Fire in Baghdad

Two members of the 1st Battalion, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died on June 24 in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when they encountered enemy forces small arms fire, and an improvised explosive device which detonated during a dismounted patrol.  Killed were:

Sgt. Benjamin J. Laymon, 22, of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Sgt. Justin D. Norton, 21, of Rainier, Washington.

Wednesday

Jun 23

Two Soldiers Killed by IED Near Baghdad

Two members of the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky died on June 23 in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations.

Killed were:

Pfc. Paul A. Beyer, 21, of Jamestown, North Dakota.

Staff Sgt. Mario J. Bievre, 34, of Constantinople, Illinois.

IED Blast Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Soldier Dies from Injuries Received in IED Blast

Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons, 19, of Port Orchard, Washington, died on June 23, in the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained on April 11 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Taji, Iraq.  Gibbons was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

GA Guard Member Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Spc. Channing G. Singletary, 30, of Sylvester, Georgia, died in Baghdad, Iraq on June 23, from a non-combat-related cause.  Singletary was assigned to the Army National Guard's 122nd Support Center, Savannah, Georgia.

Thursday

Jun 22

Marine Killed in Combat in Al Anbar Province

Cpl. Riley E. Baker, 22, of Pacific, Missouri, died June 22 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.   Baker was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Wednesday

Jun 21

Afghanistan

Two Soldiers Killed in Enemy Attack

Two members of the 3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York died in Gowardesh, Afghanistan, on June 21, when they encountered enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations. Killed were:

Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti, 30, of Raynham, Massachusetts.  Monti was a fire support specialist with the 3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.  He entered the Army Nov. 5, 1994, and arrived at Fort Drum March, 31, 2003. Monti deployed to Afghanistan with his unit in February 2006.   His many awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal with 4th Oak Leaf Cluster, to name a few.  Monti is survived by his parents, a sister and a brother.

Soldier Killed by Enemy Forces Near Naray

Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash During Evacuation 

Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, 28, of Severn, Maryland, died June 21 in the vicinity of Naray, Afghanistan when his UH-60 helicopter hoist malfunctioned while attempting to evacuate Pfc. Bradbury during combat operations.  Craig was assigned to the 159th Air Ambulance Medical Company, Wiesbaden, Germany.

Marine Falls to Enemy Action in Al Anbar Province

Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte, 21, of Brooklyn, New York, died June 21 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Whyte was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

IED Blast in Baghdad Claims Soldier

Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard, 31, of Constantinople, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 21 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HEMTT cargo truck during combat operations.  Buzzard was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Soldier Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Tuesday

Jun 20

Four Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Four Marines died June 20 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Killed were:

Three of the Marines were members of the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.  They were:

Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Webb, 20, of Swartz Creek, Michigan.

Pfc. Christopher N. White, 23, of Southport, North Carolina.

Staff Sgt. Benjamin D. Williams, 30, of Orange, Texas

The fourth Marine was:

Cpl. Christopher D. Leon, 20, of Lancaster, California, died June 20 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Leon was assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Saturday

Jun 17

Two Soldiers Killed by IED in Ar Ramadi

Two members of the 40th Engineer Battalion, Baumholder, Germany died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on June 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were:

Spc. Robert L. Jones, 22, of Milwaukie, Oregon.

Sgt. Reyes Ramirez, 23, of Willis, Texas.

Friday

Jun 16

Afghanistan

IED Claims Two Soldiers in Afghanistan

Two members of the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York died in Pech River Valley, Afghanistan, on June 16, when their all terrain vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during combat operations. Killed were:

IED Claims Soldier in Ad Diwaniyah

Three Soldiers Killed in Attack on Checkpoint

Three members of the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky were killed on June 16 when they came under enemy small-arms fire while manning a checkpoint during combat operations. One of the soldiers, Babineau, was killed at the checkpoint, while the other two, Menchaca and Tucker were abducted, tortured and then killed near Baghdad, Iraq on or about June 16. The soldiers  Killed were:

Spc. David Babineau, 25, of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, of San Marcos, Texas.

Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker, 25, of Madras, Oregon.

Source: The Fort Campbell Courier

Thursday

Jun 15

Afghanistan

ME Guard Member Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Capt. Patrick D. Damon, 41, of Falmouth, Maine, died in Bagram, Afghanistan, on June 15, from a non-combat related cause.  Damon was assigned to the Army National Guard's 240th Engineer Group, Augusta, Maine.

IED Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Spc. Jeremiah S. Santos, 21, of Minot, North Dakota, died in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 15 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations.  Santos was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

WY Guard Member Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Lt. Col. Charles E. Munier, 50, of Wheatland, Wyoming, died on June 12 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from a non-combat related cause, which occurred on June 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Munier was assigned to the Wyoming Army National Guard's training site in Guernsey, Wyoming.

Wednesday

Jun 14

Afghanistan

Soldier Killed in Combat

Marine Killed in Al Anbar Province

Tuesday

Jun 13

Afghanistan

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Combat Ops

Sgt. Russell M. Durgin, 23, of Henniker, New Hampshire, died on June 13, in Korengel, Afghanistan, when his unit took small arms fire.  Durgin was assigned to the 32nd Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

Monday

Jun 12

WY Guard Member Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Lt. Col. Charles E. Munier, 50, of Wheatland, Wyoming, died on June 12 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from a non-combat related cause, which occurred on June 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Munier was assigned to the Wyoming Army National Guard's training site in Guernsey, Wyoming.

Sunday

Jun 11

Afghanistan

Soldier Dies from Combat Injuries in Ghanzi

Cpl. Bernard P. Corpuz, 28, of Watsonville, California, died in Ghanzi, Afghanistan, on June 11, from wounds sustained when his convoy came under enemy small arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations.  Corpuz was assigned to the 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Friday

Jun 9

Marine Dies of Combat Injuries

Lance Cpl. Salvador Guerrero, 21, of Los Angeles, California, died June 9, of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Guerrero was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, California.

IED Claims Reservist in Kirkuk

Sgt. Jose M. Velez, 35, of Bronx, New York, died in Kirkuk, Iraq, on June 9, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations.  Velez was assigned to the Army Reserve 773rd Transportation Company, Fort Totten, New York.

IED Kills Reservist in Ad Diwaniyah

Pvt. Benjamin J. Slaven, 22, of Plymouth, Nebraska, died on June 9, in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations.  Slaven was assigned to the Army Reserve 308th Transportation Company, Lincoln, Nebraska.

IED Claims OH Guard Member in IED

Land Mine Claims Seaman

Seaman Apprentice Zachary M. Alday, 22, of Donalsonville, Georgia, died June 9 from injuries sustained earlier in the day when the vehicle in which he was riding struck a land mine.  His unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.  Alday was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 7th Regimental Combat Team, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp Pendleton, California.

Thursday

Jun 8

IED Claims Soldier in Buritz

Spc. Luis D. Santos, 20, of Rialto, California, died in Buritz, Iraq, on June 8, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations.  Santos was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Soldier Killed by IED in Baghdad

Sgt. 1st Class Clarence D. McSwain, 31, of Meridian, Mississippi, died in Baghdad, Iraq on June 8, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle during combat operations.  McSwain was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Wednesday

Jun 7

Two Soldiers Killed by IED in Ar Ramadi

Two members of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Baumholder, Germany died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on June 7, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were:

Pfc. David N. Crombie, 19, of Winnemucca, Nevada.

1st Lt. Scott M. Love, 32, of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Soldier Killed by Small Arms Fire in Mosul

Tuesday

Jun 6

Marine Dies in Combat in Al Anbar Province

Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski, 23, of Mentor, Ohio, died June 6 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Smykowski was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

IED Claims Two Soldiers in Baghdad

Two members of the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M1A2 tank during combat operations.  Killed were:

Sgt. Daniel R. Gionet, 23, of Pelham, New Hampshire.

1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders, 27, of College Station, Texas.

Small Arms Fire Claims IN Guard Member

Staff Sgt. Richard A. Blakley, 34, of Plainfield, Indiana, died in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, on June 6, when he was shot by enemy small arms fire during dismounted combat patrol operations. Blakley was assigned to the National Guard's 38th Main Support Battalion, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Monday

Jun 5

Afghanistan

Soldier Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Two ND Guard Members Killed by Anti-Tank Mines

Two members of the National Guard's, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, Grand Forks, North Dakota. died in Khogyani, Afghanistan, on June 6, when their HMWWV struck two anti-tank mines during combat operations. Killed were:

Spc. Curtis R. Mehrer, 21, of Bismarck, North Dakota.

Sgt. Travis A. Vanzoest, 21, of Larimore, North Dakota.

Marine Dies from a Non-Hostile Incident

Maj. Michael D. Stover, 43, of Mansfield, Ohio, died June 3 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Stover was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.

CA Guard Member Killed by IED in Baghdad

Two Sailors Killed by IED in Al Anbar Province

Two members of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, died June 5 as a result of enemy action when their HMMWV was struck by an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Killed were:

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke, 29, of Bay City, Wisconsin.

Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski, 44, of Roseville, Illinois.

Saturday

Jun 3

Marine Dies from Combat Wounds

Soldier Dies from Injuries Received in IED Blast

Pfc. Brett L. Tribble, 20, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi on June 3 of injuries sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on June 2, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Tribble was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany.

Reservist Dies from Non-Combat Related Cause

Staff Sgt. Darren Harmon, 44, of Newark Delaware, died in Haditha, Iraq, on June 3, from a non-combat related cause.  Harmon was assigned to the Army Reserves 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 205th Military Intelligence Brigade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.