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SSG (Join to see) thanks for the read/share, may their sacrifice never go in vain, and forever eternal peace (R.I.P.). FYI: I lost my best friend in Mosul, Iraq in May 2005.
BAGHDAD - U.S. service member was killed in an explosive device blast outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday, according to a release from Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve.
The Pentagon on Saturday did not provide any further details, stating further information would be released as appropriate.
Saturday's incident marks the second American military fatality since the start of the Mosul operation against the Islamic State group more than six months ago.
The Pentagon has acknowledged more than 100 U.S. special operations forces are operating with Iraqi units, with hundreds more playing a support role in staging bases farther from the front lines.
There are now more U.S. forces in Iraq than any time since the 2011 U.S. withdrawal, marking an intensifying war as Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led coalition work to push IS out of the last pockets of territory it controls in Iraq.
http://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-sgt-1st-class-randy-d-collins/879846
LTC Stephen F.
BAGHDAD - U.S. service member was killed in an explosive device blast outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday, according to a release from Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve.
The Pentagon on Saturday did not provide any further details, stating further information would be released as appropriate.
Saturday's incident marks the second American military fatality since the start of the Mosul operation against the Islamic State group more than six months ago.
The Pentagon has acknowledged more than 100 U.S. special operations forces are operating with Iraqi units, with hundreds more playing a support role in staging bases farther from the front lines.
There are now more U.S. forces in Iraq than any time since the 2011 U.S. withdrawal, marking an intensifying war as Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led coalition work to push IS out of the last pockets of territory it controls in Iraq.
http://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-sgt-1st-class-randy-d-collins/879846
LTC Stephen F.
Army Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins | Military Times
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Army Sgt. 1st Class Randy Collins was scheduled to spend Christmas with his family this year in one of his first holiday visits home since he began a demanding military career 17 years ago.
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FYI SSG (Join to see) per DoD News
"The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, 25, of Bluffton, Georgia, died April 29, in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries while conducting security as part of advise and assist support to partnered forces. The incident is under investigation.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
For more information, media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at [login to see] ."
According to 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, of Bluffton, Georgia was killed in an IED blast while on patrol outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday. He was a platoon leader in the 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
"1LT Wes Lee was an extraordinary young man and officer. He was exactly the type of leader that our Paratroopers deserve," said Col. Pat Work, commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team in a statement. "Our sincere condolences and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
The Falcon brigade, as the 2nd is known, is part of the U.S. presence in Iraq, helping to train Iraqi security forces and assist in the battle for Mosul, which has been ongoing since October of 2016. But they've also been providing security for special operations forces. The Pentagon release stated that the explosion happened "while conducting security as part of advise and assist support to partnered forces."
1st Lt. Lee has been awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Parachutist Badge, and the Army Service Ribbon. He has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal.
http://www.waaytv.com/redstone_alabama/nd-airborne-officer-killed-in-explosion-near-mosul/article_fd2b71be-2dfe-11e7-891b-6ba22677575b.html
Prayer for comfort for the family members and friends of 1LT Wes Lee
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL since you mentioned the death of your friend SFC Randy D. Collins here is an image of him.
Images: 2017-04-29 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee; 2005-05-24 SFC Randy Collins
LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Christopher Mueller Capt Tom Brown Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Charlie Poulton SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Robert George SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris RamseyCPL Eric Escasio SPC Margaret Higgins
"The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, 25, of Bluffton, Georgia, died April 29, in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries while conducting security as part of advise and assist support to partnered forces. The incident is under investigation.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
For more information, media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at [login to see] ."
According to 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, of Bluffton, Georgia was killed in an IED blast while on patrol outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday. He was a platoon leader in the 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
"1LT Wes Lee was an extraordinary young man and officer. He was exactly the type of leader that our Paratroopers deserve," said Col. Pat Work, commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team in a statement. "Our sincere condolences and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
The Falcon brigade, as the 2nd is known, is part of the U.S. presence in Iraq, helping to train Iraqi security forces and assist in the battle for Mosul, which has been ongoing since October of 2016. But they've also been providing security for special operations forces. The Pentagon release stated that the explosion happened "while conducting security as part of advise and assist support to partnered forces."
1st Lt. Lee has been awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Parachutist Badge, and the Army Service Ribbon. He has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal.
http://www.waaytv.com/redstone_alabama/nd-airborne-officer-killed-in-explosion-near-mosul/article_fd2b71be-2dfe-11e7-891b-6ba22677575b.html
Prayer for comfort for the family members and friends of 1LT Wes Lee
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL since you mentioned the death of your friend SFC Randy D. Collins here is an image of him.
Images: 2017-04-29 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee; 2005-05-24 SFC Randy Collins
LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Christopher Mueller Capt Tom Brown Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Charlie Poulton SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Robert George SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris RamseyCPL Eric Escasio SPC Margaret Higgins
82nd Airborne officer killed in explosion near Mosul
According to 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, of Bluffton, Georgia was killed in an IED blast while on patrol outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday. He was
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