John E. Hansen, age 41, from Austin, Texas.
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base, Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Date of death: Thursday, July 26, 2012
Death details: Died of wounds suffered when he encountered an enemy improvised explosive device. 1st Lt. Sean R. Jacobs was also killed.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times