Carney, Scott Michael
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Verified Scott Michael Carney, 37, was a Master Sergeant from Des Moines, Iowa, serving with the Iowa Army National Guard. He was killed in action in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 24, 2007.
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Master Sergeant Scott Michael Carney was a 37-year-old soldier from Des Moines, Iowa. He served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division of the Iowa Army National Guard, based in Boone.
According to U.S. Department of Defense casualty reports, Carney died on August 24, 2007, in Herat province, western Afghanistan. The official release stated he was killed by enemy small-arms fire while on patrol.
Carney's death occurred during a period of escalating violence in the Afghanistan War, known to the U.S. as Operation Enduring Freedom. By 2007, insurgent forces had regrouped, and attacks using improvised explosive devices and direct fire were increasing across the country, particularly in southern and eastern regions.
His death was reported by local Iowa media, including the Des Moines Register. He was survived by his wife and children. The Iowa National Guard publicly confirmed his death and his status as a non-commissioned officer with nearly two decades of service.
Master Sergeant Carney is memorialized on the Iowa Veterans Memorial and is listed on the Defense Casualty Analysis System. His unit, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, continued its deployment in Afghanistan following his death.
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Scott Carney was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001?2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.
