The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 5 at Kandahar Army Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the Kiowa helicopter they were in went down during a test flight. They were assigned to the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer James Carter, 42, of Alabama.
Pfc. Andre D. McNair, Jr., 20, of Fort Pierce, Fla.
The incident is under investigation.
Monday, June 16, 2008
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To the family and friends of Pfc Andre Mcnair JR. my name is Pfc Kirstin Gilland and I am with the 101st and I am sorry to hear about your loss. Andre was a good friend and fun to hang out with on the weekends. We used to just chill at the barracks and talk or go out for a night of fun...god bless and i am sorry to hear of your loss
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