Cedar Rapids Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

07/10/11 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Terryl L. Pasker, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died July 9 in Panjshir province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire.

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Marine from Logan dies in Afghanistan

07/12/11 The Department of Defense announced late Monday the death of a Cache Valley native who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom with the Marines. Lance Cpl. Norberto Mendez Hernandez, 22, of Logan, Utah, died July 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Over 200 soldiers return home to Iowa

07/17/11 Approximately 220 troops were in Afghanistan serving as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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