NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense



No. 1199-05

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov 17, 2005

Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000

Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711



DoD Identifies Army Casualty





            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who

was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.





            Pvt. Dylan R. Paytas, 20, of Freedom, Pa., died in Baqubah, Iraq, on

Nov. 16, from injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds.  Paytas was assigned

to the 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

 

            The incident is under investigation.



            For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense



No. 1200-05

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov 17, 2005

Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000

Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711



DoD Identifies Army Casualties





            The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers

who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died of injuries sustained in

Taji, Iraq, on Nov. 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their

HMMWV during combat operations.  The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,

320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.







            Killed were:







            Staff Sgt. James E. Estep, 26, of Leesburg, Fla., in Taji, Iraq, on

Nov. 15.







            Spc. Matthew J. Holley, 21, of San Diego, Calif., in Taji, Iraq, on

Nov. 15.







            Spc. Alexis Roman-Cruz, 33, of Brandon, Fla., in Balad, Iraq, on Nov.

16.







            Pfc. Travis J. Grigg, 24, of Inola, Okla., in Taji, Iraq, on Nov. 15.







            For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense



No. 1198-05

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov 17, 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 four Marines,

who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.







            Lance Cpl. Roger W. Deeds, 24, of Biloxi, Miss.







            Lance Cpl. John A. Lucente, 19, of Grass Valley, Calif.







            Cpl. Jeffry A. Rogers, 21, of Oklahoma City, Okla.







            Cpl. Joshua J. Ware, 20, of Apache, Okla.







            All four Marines died Nov. 16 while conducting combat operations

against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq.   Deeds,

Rogers and Ware all died as a result of enemy small arms fire, while Lucente died

from wounds sustained from an enemy hand grenade. All four Marines were assigned to

Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine

Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.  During

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 Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044.



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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense



No. 1197-05

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov 17, 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.



            2nd Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin, 26, of Lebanon, Va., died Nov. 16 from

small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during

Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team

2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine

Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.  His unit was attached to 2nd Marine

Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).







            Media with questions about this Marine can call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044.



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American Forces Press Service



WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2005  - A 101st Sustainment Brigade soldier was killed and two others were injured Nov. 17 in a vehicle accident during a combat logistical patrol north of Tal Afar, Iraq, military officials reported.



The soldiers' names are being withheld pending notification of families.



In other news from Iraq, Iraqi security forces and Task Force Baghdad soldiers responded to reports of two explosions in central Baghdad this morning. Initial reports indicate terrorists detonated two car bombs near the Al-Hamra Hotel on the Karradah peninsula. One of the car bombs detonated against a wall, and the second car bomb damaged an apartment complex near the hotel, officials said.



Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, responded to the site and requested support from the 92nd Engineer Battalion and the 36th Engineer Group to help in rescue efforts of Iraqi civilians trapped in the rubble.



In the skies over Iraq, coalition aircraft flew 60 close-air-support and armed-reconnaissance sorties Nov. 17 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Coalition aircraft also supported Iraqi and coalition ground forces operations creating a secure environment for ongoing Transitional National Assembly meetings.



U.S. Navy F-14s performed a successful air strike near Samarra, expending cannon rounds against an insurgent's vehicle. Near Ramadi, U.S. Navy F/A-18s provided close-air support to coalition troops in contact with insurgents.



Fourteen U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Also, British Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed in a nontraditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors.



(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq, Task Force Baghdad and U.S. Central Command Air Forces Forward news releases.)







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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense



No. 1208-05

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov 18, 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.



            Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray, 27, of Atwater, Ohio, died Nov. 16 from an

improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces

in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq.  He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine

Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,

Calif.  During 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 Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 720-5044.