DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

[yellowwing]

Rest easy young Brothers. That hardest part of my week is reading that you have given the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the highest traditions or our Marine Corps.

God bless you and keep you, and give some measure of comfort to your families.

Long Live The Corps!

[mrbsox]

I'm with ya yellowwing.

I DREAD seeing this thread pop up, but I cannot NOT read it.

May the Lords peace be with your families, as they realize that your sacrifice has led you to his busom, and us to a better world to live in.

Rest in Peace, my brothers.

Semper Fidelis

[thedrifter]

No. 423-05
May 02, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE




DoD Identifies Marine Casualty



The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Joseph S. Tremblay, 23, of New Windsor, N.Y., died April 27 from injuries received from a mine explosion while conducting combat operations in vicinity of Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.

Ellie

Rest in Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 435-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 04, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Maj. John C. Spahr, 42, of Cherry Hill, N.J., died May 2 from injuries received when the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft he was piloting apparently crashed in Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Aircraft Group
11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. His unit was embarked aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Public Affairs Office at (85 577-7542 during working hours and (85 864-3406 after working hours.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 438-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 05, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Kelly C. Hinz, 30, of Woodbury, Minn., died May 2 from injuries received when the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft he was piloting crashed in Iraq while flying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. His unit was embarked aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.

News media with questions about Hinz can call the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Public Affairs Office at (85 577-7542 during working hours and (85 864-3406 after hours.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 448-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:

Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda Sr., 22, San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham, 26, San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Michael V. Postal, 21, Glen Oaks, N.Y.

All died May 7 from explosions as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Cepeda and Graham were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Postal was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about Cepeda and Graham can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178. Media with questions about Postal can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 450-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Dustin A. Derga, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died May 8 as the result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ubaydi, Iraq.

Sgt. Michael A. Marzano, 28, of Greenville, Pa., died May 7 as the result of an explosion caused by suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Hadithah, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Marzano's company is based in Phoenix, Ariz., and Derga's company is based Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 449-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Lawrence R. Philippon, 22, of Hartford, Conn., died May 8 from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Qa'im, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

No. 454-05
May 10, 2005
IMMEDIATE RELEASE




DoD Identifies Marine Casualty



The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. Richard P. Schoener, 22, of Hayes, La., died May 8 in Alishang, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840.



Ellie


Resat In Peace

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 463-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Anthony L. Goodwin, 33, of Mount Holly, N.J., died May 9 from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 464-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas C. Kirven, 21, of Richmond, Va., was killed May 8 as a result of enemy action in Alishang, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (80 257-8840.

Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties



The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Stephen P. Baldwyn, 19, of Saltillo, Miss.

Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski, 20, of Fairfield, Ohio

Both Marines died May 9. Baldwyn died as a result of wounds received from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. Prazynski died from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq.

Both Marines were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about these Marines can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.


Ellie

Rest in Peace

[thedrifter]

LCpl Marcus Mahdee
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No. 462-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Marcus Mahdee, 20, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died May 9 as a result of wounds received from an enemy explosion while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.


Ellie

Rest In Peace

[thedrifter]

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 468-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2005
Media Contact: Marine Corps Public Affairs - (703) 614-4309
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Wesley G. Davids, 20, of Dublin, Ohio, died May 11 from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his reserve unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.


Ellie

[CplCrotty]

Those Columbus Marines are taking it on the chin. Rest in peace, brothers.