No. 544-09 July 23, 2009DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 22 in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colo.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer, 24, of Rochester, Pa
Spc. Randy L.J. Neff, Jr., 22, of Blackfoot, Idaho
For more information on these soldiers, media may contact the Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at (719) 526-4143; after hours (719) 526-5500.
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
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