Fallen Heroes - The Military Yearbook Project

COST OF THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN

Casuality Status as of January 30th, 2025. https://www.defense.gov/casualty.pdf

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (casualties that occurred between Oct. 7, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2014, in Afghanistan and elsewhere) : 2,354

OPERATION FREEDOM’S SENTINEL (casualties that occurred in Afghanistan after Dec. 31, 2014) : 111

Christopher A. Landis

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 10 February, 2014

Unit: 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

Hometown: Independence, Ky.

Spc. Christopher A. Landis, 27, of Independence, Ky., died Feb. 10, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from wounds received when the enemy attacked his dismounted patrol with a rocket propelled grenade in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

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Edward Balli

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 20 January, 2014

Unit: Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavalry Regiment

Hometown: Monterey, Calif.

Chief Warrant Officer Edward Balli, 42, of Monterey, Calif., died Jan. 20, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds from small arms fire when he was attacked by insurgents. Balli was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army Europe, Vilseck, Germany.

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Andrew H. Sipple

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 January, 2014

Unit: 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment

Hometown: Cary, N.C.

Spc. Andrew H. Sipple, 22, of Cary, N.C., died Jan. 17, in Kandahar City, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident currently under investigation. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

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Daniel T. Lee

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 15 January, 2014

Unit: 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

Hometown: Crossville, Tenn.

Sgt. Daniel T. Lee, 28, of Crossville, Tenn., died Jan. 15, in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

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Andrew L. McAdams

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 10 January, 2014

Unit: Detachment 53, Operational Support Airlift Command

Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyo.

Chief Warrant Officer Andrew L. McAdams, 27, of Cheyenne, Wyo., died Jan. 10, at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the aircraft he was aboard crashed. He was assigned to Detachment 53, Operational Support Airlift Command, Joint Force Headquarters, Wyoming Army National Guard, Cheyenne, Wyo.

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Drew M. Scobie

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 10 January, 2014

Unit: Headquarters and Headquarters Battery

Hometown: Kailua, Hawaii

Sgt. Drew M. Scobie, 25, of Kailua, Hawaii, died Jan. 10, at Bagram Airfield, in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the aircraft he was aboard crashed. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, Wahiawa, Hawaii Army National Guard, Oahu, Hawaii.

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William K. Lacey

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 4 January, 2014

Unit: 201st Brigade Support Battalion

Hometown: Laurel, Fla.

Sgt. First Class William K. Lacey, 38, of Laurel, Fla., died Jan. 4, 2014, in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the enemy attacked his unit with rocket propelled grenades. Lacey was assigned to 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky.

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Jacob M. Hess

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Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps

Date of Death: 1 January, 2014

Unit: Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26

Hometown: Spokane, Wash.

Sgt. Jacob M. Hess, 22, of Spokane, Wash., died Jan. 1, 2014, while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Hess was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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David I. Lyon

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Branch of Service: United States Air Force

Date of Death: 27 December, 2013

Unit: 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron

Hometown: Sandpoint, Idaho

Capt. David I. Lyon, 28, of Sandpoint, Idaho, died Dec. 27, 2013, from wounds suffered when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

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Daniel M. Vasselian

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Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps

Date of Death: 23 December, 2013

Unit: 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment

Hometown: Abington, Mass.

Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian, 27, of Abington, Mass., died Dec. 23, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Randy L. Billings

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 December, 2013

Unit: 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion

Hometown: Heavener, Okla.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy L. Billings, 34, of Heavener, Okla., died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. He was assigned to the 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

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Joshua B. Silverman

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 December, 2013

Unit: 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion

Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua B. Silverman, 35, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. He was assigned to the 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

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Peter C. Bohler

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 December, 2013

Unit: 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion

Hometown: Willow Spring, N.C.

Sgt. Peter C. Bohler, 29, of Willow Spring, N.C., died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. He was assigned to the 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

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Omar W. Forde

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 December, 2013

Unit: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade

Hometown: Marietta, Ga.

Sgt. 1st Class Omar W. Forde, 28, of Marietta, Ga., died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

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Jesse L. Williams

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 December, 2013

Unit: Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Regimental Support Squadron

Hometown: Elkhart, Ind.

Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 30, of Elkhart, Ind., died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

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Terry K. D. Gordon

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 December, 2013

Unit: 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment

Hometown: Shubuta, Miss.

Spc. Terry K. D. Gordon, 22, of Shubuta, Miss., died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

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Matthew R. Rodriguez

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Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps

Date of Death: 11 December, 2013

Unit: 1st Combat Engineer Battalion

Hometown: Fairhaven, Mass.

Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Rodriguez, 19, of Fairhaven, Mass., died Dec. 11, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

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James L. Smith

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Branch of Service: United States Navy

Date of Death: 11 December, 2013

Unit: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 28

Hometown: Huffman, Texas

Petty Officer 1st Class James L. Smith, 38, of Huffman, Texas, died Dec. 11, in Landstuhl, Germany, from a non-combat related incident. Smith was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 28, Shreveport, La.

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Alex A. Viola

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 17 November, 2013

Unit: 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group

Hometown: Keller, Texas

Staff Sgt. Alex A. Viola, 29, of Keller, Texas, died Nov. 17, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

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Richard L. Vazquez

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Branch of Service: United States Army

Date of Death: 13 November, 2013

Unit: 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group

Hometown: Seguin, Texas

Staff Sgt. Richard L. Vazquez, 28, of Seguin, Texas, died Nov. 13, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol in Panjwai, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

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