DoD Identifies Army Casualty
August 15, 2005

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Capt. Jeremy A. Chandler, 30, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Aug. 11 in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, while he was conducting training operations at Forward Operating Base Ripley. The incident is under investigation.

Chandler was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

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