The Department of Defense has identified 1,357 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans recently:
BRAGGS, Randy R., 21, Lance Cpl., Marines; Sierra Vista, Ariz.; First Marine Division.
EMRICK, Jordan B., 26, Staff Sgt., Marines; Hoyleton, Ill.; Seventh Engineer Support Battalion, First Marine Logistics Group.
REIFERT, Shane M., 23, Pfc., Army; Cottrellville, Mich.; 101st Airborne Division.
YOUNG, James C., 25, Specialist, Army; Rochester, Ill.; 863rd Engineer Battalion.
