Christopher J. Birdwell, age 25, from Windsor, Colorado, Weld county.
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brgade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Date of death: Monday, August 27, 2012
Death details: Died in Kalagush, Afghanistan of injuries suffered from enemy, small arms fire. Spc. Mabry J. Anders was also killed.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Kyle B. McClain, age 25, from Shelby Township, Michigan, Macomb county.
Parents: Geraldine McClain
Spouse: Lisa McClain
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1433rd Engineer Company, 507th Engineer Battalion, 177th Military Police Brigade, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Date of death: Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Death details: Died in Salim Aka, Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device went off.
Cemetery: Fort Custer National, Battle Creek
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Todd W. Lambka, age 25, from Fraser, Michigan, Macomb county.
Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Eisenhower High (2006)
Military history: 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
Date of death: Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Death details: Died in Paktika Province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when they encountered an enemy improvised explosive device. Pfc. Jesus J. Lopez was also killed.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Benjamin C. Pleitez, age 25, from Turlock, California, Stanislaus county.
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1072nd Transportation Company, 746th Combat Support Battalion, 224th Sustainment Brigade, Van Nuys, California.
Date of death: Friday, July 27, 2012
Death details: Died in Mazar E. Sharif, Afghanistan.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Michael E. Ristau, age 25, from Rockford, Illinois, Winnebago county.
Parents: Randy Ristau and Suzanne Ristau
Children: Hyle Ristau (infant)
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Date of death: Friday, July 13, 2012
Death details: Died in Qalat, Zabul Province, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked with an enemy improvised explosive device.
Source: Department of Defense, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Military Times
James L. Jr. Skalberg, age 25, from Cullman, Alabama, Cullman county.
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
Date of death: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Death details: Died in Wardak Province Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. 1st Lt. Stephen C. Prasnickiwas also killed.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Joseph M. Lilly, age 25, from Flint, Michigan, Genesee county.
Parents: Michael Lilly
Spouse: Katrina Lilly
Children: Alexander, 3
Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Carman-Ainsworth High (2005)
Military history: 18th Engineer Company, 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Date of death: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Death details: Died in Panjwa’l, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Spc. Trevor A. Pinnick was also killed.
Cemetery: Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, MLive Media
Bryant J. Luxmore, age 25, from New Windsor, Illinois, Mercer county.
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Date of death: Sunday, June 10, 2012
Death details: Died in Panjwai, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy small arms fire.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Mathew G. Fazzari, age 25, from Walla Walla, Washington, Walla Walla county.
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Date of death: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Death details: Died in Qarah Bagh, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when his helicopter crashed. Capt. Scott P. Pace was also killed.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times
Brian L. Walker, age 25, from Lucerne Valley, California, San Bernardino county.
Spouse: Ashley
Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Date of death: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Death details: Died in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan when the enemy attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Richard L. McNulty was also killed.
Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) Facebook page