Matthew S. Schwartz, age 34, from Traverse City, Michigan, Grand Traverse county.
Spouse: Jenny Schwartz
Children: Three children
Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Traverse City Central High (1996)
Military history: 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, Fort Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming
Date of death: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Death details: Died in Shir ghazi, Helmand Province, Afghanistan when his vechile was struck by an improvised explosive device. Killed were Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell, Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz, and Airman 1st class Matthew R. Seidler.
Source: Department of Defense, TV 7 & 4, Military Times