OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (2001-2014)
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the official name used by the U.S. government for the Global War on Terrorism. On 7 October 2001, in response to the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush announced that airstrikes targeting Al-Qaeda and the Taliban had begun in Afghanistan. Operation Enduring Freedom primarily refers to the War in Afghanistan, but it is also affiliated with counterterrorism operations in other countries, such as OEF-Philippines and OEF-Trans Sahara.
After 13 years, on 28 December 2014, President Barack Obama announced the end of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Continued operations in Afghanistan by the United States' military forces, both non-combat and combat, now occur under the name Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
SURNAME
Maloney
FORENAME
Ronnie S.
UNIT
103 Rescue Squadron (106 Rescue wing)
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
AWARD
Bronze Star with valor
PLACE
Afghanistan 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
combat rescue officer
former US Army
SURNAME
Salabarria
FORENAME
Alejandro
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (Company F,2 Marine S.O. Bn)
RANK
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
NUMBER
AWARD
Silver Star
PLACE
Afghanistan 2014
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SURNAME
Donald
FORENAME
Mark L.
UNIT
U.S.N. Seal Team
RANK
Lieutenant
NUMBER
AWARD
Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star with V device
PLACE
Afghanistan 2003 (NC,SS)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Albuquerque, New Mexico
born Albuquerque, New Mexico
graduated high school, New Mexico...
SURNAME
Baskin
FORENAME
Kevin D.
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (2 Marine S.O. Bn) (USN,attached)
RANK
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
NUMBER
AWARD
Silver Star
PLACE
Afghanistan 2013
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Sellersville,Pennsylvania
2005 graduated North Penn Senior...
SURNAME
Ammerman
FORENAME
Matthew Ryan
UNIT
7 SF Group (3 Bn)
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
3rd December 2014
AGE
29
GRAVESITE
Hamilton Memorial Park,Noblesville.Hamilton County,Indiana
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Noblesville,Indiana
born 17.6.1985...
SURNAME
Riley
FORENAME
Joseph (Joey)
UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (HQ and HQ Company,1 Bn)
RANK
Specialist
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
24th November 2014
AGE
27
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Grove City,Ohio
son of Rodney and Michelle Riley,Grove City,Ohio
graduated...
SURNAME
Herrera
FORENAME
Derek James
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (1 Marine S.O. Bn)
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
AWARD
Bronze Star with V device
PLACE
Afghanistan 2012
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Los Angeles,California
born April 1984 Delaware
husband of Maura Herrera...
SURNAME
Cathcart
FORENAME
Michael Anthony (Mike)
UNIT
3 SF Group (3 Bn)
RANK
Sergeant First Class
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
14th November 2014
AGE
31
GRAVESITE
Green Ridge Cemetery,Bay City,Bay County,Michigan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Bay City,Michigan
born 26.7.1983 Bay...
SURNAME
O'Neill
FORENAME
Robert (Rob)
UNIT
U.S.N. Seal Team 6
RANK
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator
NUMBER
AWARD
Silver Star (x2), Bronze Star with V device (x4), Joint Service Commendation Medal with V device, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with V device (x2)
PLACE...
SURNAME
Walker
FORENAME
Jonathan D.
UNIT
4 Psychological Operation Group (Airborne) (HQ and HQ Company)
RANK
Major
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
1st October 2014
AGE
44
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Merriam,Kansas
US Navy 2000
commissioned 2000 (OCS)
US Army 2008
9th Military...
SURNAME
Weathers
FORENAME
Andrew Tarrant
UNIT
7 SF Group (2 Bn)
RANK
Sergeant First Class
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
30th September 2014
AGE
30
GRAVESITE
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. Section 60, site 10740
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from...
SURNAME
Strong
FORENAME
Charles C.
UNIT
Marine Special Operations Regiment (Company F,2 Marine S.O. Bn)
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
15th September 2014
AGE
28
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Suffolk,Virginia
born 24.11.1985
husband of Taylor Strong (expecting...
SURNAME
Donahue
FORENAME
Michael J.
UNIT
XVIII Airborne Corps (Company C,HQ and HQ Bn)
RANK
Major
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
16th September 2014
AGE
41
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Columbus,Ohio
husband of Sherri Donahue (3 children Victoria,Seamus and Bailey)
graduated...
SURNAME
Arsenault
FORENAME
Brian K.
UNIT
504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company B,1 Bn)
RANK
Specialist
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
4th September 2014
AGE
28
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Northborough,Massachusetts
son of Daniel W. and Leslie Arsenault
graduated Algonquin...
SURNAME
Leggett
FORENAME
Matthew I.
UNIT
18 Airborne Corps (Ops Company,HQ and HQ Bn)
RANK
Sergeant First Class
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
20th August 2014
AGE
39
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Ruskin,Florida
born Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin
son of Thomas Leggett,Texas and...
SURNAME
Hairston
FORENAME
Samuel C.
UNIT
504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company A,1 Bn)
RANK
Sergeant First Class
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
12th August 2014
AGE
35
GRAVESITE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Houston,Texas
husband of Staff Sgt Tawana Hairston (1 son Hayden)
graduated...
SURNAME
Gass
FORENAME
Girard David,Jr (Jerry)
UNIT
3 SF Group (Company C,1 Bn)
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
3rd August 2014
AGE
33
GRAVESITE
Beaufort National Cemetery,Beaufort,Beaufort County,South Carolina Section 18 Site 77A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Lumber...
SURNAME
Studenmund
FORENAME
Scott Richard
UNIT
5 SF Group (Company B,1 Bn)
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
9th June 2014
AGE
24
GRAVESITE
Arlington National Cemetery,Virginia Section 60 Site 10594
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Pasadena,California
born 26.6.1989
son of...
SURNAME
McDonald
FORENAME
Jason Andrew
UNIT
5 SF Group (Company B,1 Bn)
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
9th June 2014
AGE
28
GRAVESITE
Arlington National Cemetery,Virginia Section 60 Site 10593
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Butler,Georgia
born 18.12.1985...
SURNAME
Walker
FORENAME
Matthew Herbert (Matt)
UNIT
502 Infantry Regiment (Airborne) (Company B,1 Bn)
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
DATE OF DEATH
5th June 2014
AGE
20
GRAVESITE
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery,St Louis,Missouri Section 1Z Site 4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.