Helicopter crash 21 September 2010

Looney, Brendan J.
Navy Lieutenant

Brendan J. Looney, age 29, from Owings, Maryland, Calvert county.

Parents: Kevin Looney and Maureen Looney
Spouse: Amy H. Looney

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: West Coast-based SEAL Team.

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Arlington National

Source: Department of Defense, Washington Post, Military Times

McLendon, David B.
Navy Senior chief petty officer

David B. McLendon, age 30, from Thomasville, Georgia, Thomas county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit.

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.

Source: Department of Defense, Miliitary Times

Smith, Adam O.
Navy Petty officer 2nd class

Adam O. Smith, age 26, from Hurland, Missouri.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: East Coast-based SEAL Team

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Oakwood, Bevier

Source: Department of Defense, The San Diego, Macon Chronicle-Herald, Military Times

Miranda, Denis C.
Navy Petty officer 3rd class

Denis C. Miranda, age 24, from Toms River, New Jersey, Ocean county.

Parents: Patricia Miranda and Christian Mirands
Spouse: None

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: toms River High East (2003)
Military history: East Coast-based SEAL Team

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Ocean County Memorial Park

Source: Department of Defense, Asbury Park Press, Military Times

Baldwin, Robert F.
Army Lieutenant colonel

Robert F. Baldwin, age 39, from Muscatine, Iowa, Muscatine county.

Parents: Gary Baldwin and Cherie Baldwin
Spouse: Danielle Baldwin (married June 23, 2001)
Children: Rachel Baldwin, 8; Keegan, 4; Meaghan, 3; Patrick, 7 months

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Sherrard High (1989), Western Illinois University (1993), School of Advanced Military Studies, Kansas State University (2006)
Military history: 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Enlisted February 1994.

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Arlington National

Source: Department of Defense, The Leaf Chronicle, Military Times

Wagstaff, Matthew Gabriel
Army Chief warrant officer

Matthew Gabriel Wagstaff, age 34, from Orem, Utah, Utah county.

Parents: Ron Gabriel and Suzanne Gabriel
Spouse: Tiffany (Steele) Wagstaff (Jan. 2, 2010)

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Orem High graduate, Utah State University graduate
Military history: Enlisted January 2002. Black Hawk pilot assigned to Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 101st Airborne, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. Bronze Star Medal

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Utah Veterans Memorial, Camp Williams

Source: Department of Defense, Daily Herald, Salt Lake City Tribune, Military Times

McClellan, Jonah D.
Army Chief warrant officer

Jonah D. McClellan, age 26, from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Hennepin county.

Service era: Afghanistan

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Powell, Joshua D.
Army Staff sergeant

Joshua D. Powell, age 25, from Pleasant Plains, Illinois, Sangamon county.

Parents: David Powell and Susan Brooks Powell

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Pleasant Plains High (2003)

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Camp Butler National

Source: Department of Defense, State Journal-Register

Calhoun, Marvin R. Jr.
Army Sergeant

Marvin R. Jr. Calhoun, age 23, from Elkhart, Indiana, Elkhart county.

Parents: Marvin Calhoun Sr. and Susan Needham
Spouse: Yamili Sanchez
Children: Yohani Sanchez, 2

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Elkhart Central High (2006)
Military history: Purple Heart

Date of death: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Death details: Died in a helicopter crash during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Killed were Brendan J. Looney, David B. McLendon, Adam O. Smith, Denis C. Miranda, Robert F. Baldwin, Matthew G. Wagstaff, Jonah D. McClellan, Joshua D. Powell, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr.
Cemetery: Chapel Hill, Elkhart

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, Elkhart Truth 

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