The
Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They
died March 11, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
The incident is under investigation.
Killed were:
Staff
Sgt. Steven P. Blass, 27, of Estherville, Iowa.
He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat
Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
Chief
Warrant Officer Bryan J. Henderson, 27, of Franklin, La. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd
Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Hunter
Army Airfield, Ga.
Capt.
Sara M. Knutson, 27, of Eldersburg, Md.
She was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Combat
Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
Staff
Sgt. Marc A. Scialdo, 31, of Naples, Fla.
He was assigned to the 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, 3rd Combat
Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
Spc.
Zachary L. Shannon, 21, of Dunedin, Fla.
He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat
Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
For
more information, media may contact the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield
Public Affairs Office at 912-210-9375.
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