No. 704-09 September 11, 2009DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Christopher S. Fowlkes, 20, of Gaffney, S.C., died September 10th from wounds sustained September 3rd while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the II MEF public affairs office at 910-451-7200.
No. 705-09 September 11, 2009DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Tyler E. Parten, 24, of Arkansas, died September 10th in Konar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
For more information media may contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-7525; after hours (719) 526-5500.
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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
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