Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times

Quick Links

Webtools

Click here for Military Times Webtools
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/ap_afghanistan_crash_103009/
news/2009/10/ap_afghanistan_crash_103009

Names of soldiers killed in crash released


The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Oct 30, 2009 8:03:03 EDT

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The Pentagon has released the names of seven soldiers killed in the Oct. 26 crash of a helicopter in Afghanistan.

Two of the soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg. They were 32-year-old Sgt. 1st Class David E. Metzger of San Diego, and 28-year-old Staff Sgt. Keith R. Bishop of Medford, N.Y.

The other five soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Regiment at Hunter Army Airfield, near Savannah, Ga.

They were 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Michael P. Montgomery of Savannah; 40-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Niall Lyons of Spokane, Wash.; 24-year-old Staff Sgt. Shawn H. McNabb of Terrell, Texas; 23-year-old Sgt. Josue E. Hernandez Chavez of Reno, Nev.; 26-year-old Sgt. Nickolas A. Mueller of Little Chute, Wis.



Contests and Promotions

Service Members Of The Year


promo Nominate Someone Today!
Know someone with whom you are proud to serve? Nominate them for a 2010 Military Times Service Members of the Year Award.

FREE AFG or IRQ I Served Sticker


promo Click here so we can send you a FREE AFG or IRQ I Served sticker

Win The Military Times Fitness Package Sweeptakes


promo ENTER TO WIN...
The Fitness Package includes a Bowflex Classic Home Gym, a push-up and pull-up bar and more to keep you fit and active. Click here for more info.

Marketplace

Mil-Mall


Hooah! Button
Created by an active duty soldier, the Hooah! button is a must-have for anyone who wants to spread the Hooah!

Military Discounts


Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.

Shoplocal

  Shop Local
Local Online Deals
Find the best deals at your local stores.