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12-21-02, 07:49 PM
NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 649-02
(703)697-5131(media)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2002
(703)428-0711(public/industry)
DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
The Department of Defense identified today the Army soldier
killed in action in Afghanistan yesterday, Dec. 20, 2002. Sgt.
Steven Checo, 22, of New York City, a member of the 504th
Infantry, Fort Bragg, N.C., was killed when his unit came under
attack from hostile forces.
"Sergeant Checo's death is a reminder to us of the sacrifices
being made everyday by the dedicated men and women of our armed
forces," said Assistant Secretary of Defense Victoria Clarke.
"His death, as well as his dedicated service, strengthens our
resolve in pursuit of terrorists, terrorist networks and those
who harbor and support them," she said.
Sempers,
Roger
No. 649-02
(703)697-5131(media)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2002
(703)428-0711(public/industry)
DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY SOLDIER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
The Department of Defense identified today the Army soldier
killed in action in Afghanistan yesterday, Dec. 20, 2002. Sgt.
Steven Checo, 22, of New York City, a member of the 504th
Infantry, Fort Bragg, N.C., was killed when his unit came under
attack from hostile forces.
"Sergeant Checo's death is a reminder to us of the sacrifices
being made everyday by the dedicated men and women of our armed
forces," said Assistant Secretary of Defense Victoria Clarke.
"His death, as well as his dedicated service, strengthens our
resolve in pursuit of terrorists, terrorist networks and those
who harbor and support them," she said.
Sempers,
Roger