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August 31, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-63
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: TWO U.S. SOLDIERS DIE FOLLOWING ACTION NEAR SHKIN, AFGHANISTAN
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan – In a follow-up to today’s press release reference three wounded coalition soldiers, two
of the soldiers died of wounds received during the initial contact with enemy fighters northwest of Shkin, in Paktika
province this morning.
The third soldier is in stable condition, pending medical evacuation to Bagram Air Base from a treatment facility at
Salerno north of Shkin.
The three coalition soldiers were wounded when their element came in contact with enemy fighters at 1 a.m. EST today
approximately 5 miles northeast of Shkin in Paktika province.
The U.S. forces were conducting a combat mission in the vicinity of a firebase near Shkin when the engagement
occurred. All three soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to medical facilities. A quick reaction force responded from
Shkin firebase and close air support was requested. Two A-10 Thunderbolt II jets launched from Bagram airbase,
however, no ordnance was expended. During the engagement four of the enemy fighters were killed. Coalition forces
broke contact with the enemy about one and one-half hours after first contact. Total size of the enemy force is not
known.
The names of the deceased soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The name of the wounded
soldier is being withheld for privacy.
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. 1st Class Mitchell A. Lane, 34, of Lompoc, Calif., died on Aug.
29 in Afghanistan. Lane fell approximately 25 feet when he was conducting a fast rope infiltration into a known enemy
cave complex. Lane died of his injuries.
Lane was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
September 03, 2003
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers who were killed on Aug. 31, in Shkin,
Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Chad C. Fuller, 24, of Potsdam, N.Y.
Pfc. Adam L. Thomas, 21, of Palos Hills, Ill.
Both soldiers were killed while on patrol when their squad was attacked. They died of injuries sustained during the
attack.
The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
The incident is under investigation.
September 29, 2003
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Evan W. O'Neill, 19, of Haverhill, Mass., was killed on Sept.
29 in Shkin, Afghanistan. O'Neill was on patrol when he was engaged by enemy forces. He died of injuries sustained
during the attack. O'Neill was assigned to 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
NY.
October 9, 2003
Release Number: 03-10-08C
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Lt. Col. Paul W. Kimbrough, 44, of Washington, D.C. who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Kimbrough died on Oct. 3 in Incirlik, Turkey, of a non-combat related
cause. Kimbrough was medically evacuated from Baghram, Afghanistan, to Turkey. He was taken to the 39th Medical
Squadron where he remained hospitalized until his death.
Kimbrough was assigned to the 416th Engineer Command, Team 28, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Benning, Ga.October
31, 2003
October 31, 2003
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney, 32, of Lakeville, Pa., died Oct. 30 of wounds sustained during an ambush near Musa,
Qalax, Afghanistan.
Sweeney was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Release Number: 03-08-63
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: TWO U.S. SOLDIERS DIE FOLLOWING ACTION NEAR SHKIN, AFGHANISTAN
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan – In a follow-up to today’s press release reference three wounded coalition soldiers, two
of the soldiers died of wounds received during the initial contact with enemy fighters northwest of Shkin, in Paktika
province this morning.
The third soldier is in stable condition, pending medical evacuation to Bagram Air Base from a treatment facility at
Salerno north of Shkin.
The three coalition soldiers were wounded when their element came in contact with enemy fighters at 1 a.m. EST today
approximately 5 miles northeast of Shkin in Paktika province.
The U.S. forces were conducting a combat mission in the vicinity of a firebase near Shkin when the engagement
occurred. All three soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to medical facilities. A quick reaction force responded from
Shkin firebase and close air support was requested. Two A-10 Thunderbolt II jets launched from Bagram airbase,
however, no ordnance was expended. During the engagement four of the enemy fighters were killed. Coalition forces
broke contact with the enemy about one and one-half hours after first contact. Total size of the enemy force is not
known.
The names of the deceased soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The name of the wounded
soldier is being withheld for privacy.
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. 1st Class Mitchell A. Lane, 34, of Lompoc, Calif., died on Aug.
29 in Afghanistan. Lane fell approximately 25 feet when he was conducting a fast rope infiltration into a known enemy
cave complex. Lane died of his injuries.
Lane was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
September 03, 2003
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers who were killed on Aug. 31, in Shkin,
Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Chad C. Fuller, 24, of Potsdam, N.Y.
Pfc. Adam L. Thomas, 21, of Palos Hills, Ill.
Both soldiers were killed while on patrol when their squad was attacked. They died of injuries sustained during the
attack.
The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
The incident is under investigation.
September 29, 2003
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Evan W. O'Neill, 19, of Haverhill, Mass., was killed on Sept.
29 in Shkin, Afghanistan. O'Neill was on patrol when he was engaged by enemy forces. He died of injuries sustained
during the attack. O'Neill was assigned to 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
NY.
October 9, 2003
Release Number: 03-10-08C
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Lt. Col. Paul W. Kimbrough, 44, of Washington, D.C. who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Kimbrough died on Oct. 3 in Incirlik, Turkey, of a non-combat related
cause. Kimbrough was medically evacuated from Baghram, Afghanistan, to Turkey. He was taken to the 39th Medical
Squadron where he remained hospitalized until his death.
Kimbrough was assigned to the 416th Engineer Command, Team 28, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Benning, Ga.October
31, 2003
October 31, 2003
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney, 32, of Lakeville, Pa., died Oct. 30 of wounds sustained during an ambush near Musa,
Qalax, Afghanistan.
Sweeney was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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