On this day, 22 August 2014, 26, of Eureka, Calif., Army Sgt. Christopher W. Mulalley ;assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; died as a result of a noncombat-related incident. He was supporting combat operations in Gardez, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
On this day, 22 August 2010, Marine Sgt. Jason D. Calo, 23, of Lexington, Ky.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C; died while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
On this day, 22 August 2020, Senior Chief Navy Special Warfare Operator (SEAL), Edward S. Hebert, 44, a native of Lafayette, La.; assigned to Seal Delivery Vehicle Team One, Honolulu, Hi; lost his battle with PTSD. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
I had the privilege, this afternoon, to spend several hours with a retired Navy Chief, who served during the Vietnam war. He is very active in the veteran community, on both the local (Greenville, SC) and national level. He holds the distinction of being a USS Nimitz Plank Owner.
On this day, 23 August 2016, Staff Sgt. Matthew V. Thompson, 28, of Irvine, California, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; died from injuries caused by an improvised explosive device that detonated near his patrol while conducting dismounted operations. He was engaged in combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.