Jackson, Wakkuna Almira
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Verified U.S. Army Sergeant Wakkuna Almira Jackson, 21, of Jacksonville, Florida, was killed in a hostile incident in Konar, Afghanistan, on August 19, 2006.
Their Story
Wakkuna Almira Jackson was a 21-year-old soldier from Jacksonville, Florida. She served with Company C, 710th Combat Support Battalion, part of Task Force Spartan based at Fort Drum, New York. According to military records, her service included deployments to Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.
On August 19, 2006, Sergeant Jackson died in Konar province, Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense announced her death was the result of a hostile incident. A contemporaneous report from the Associated Press stated she was killed when her convoy was struck by an improvised explosive device.
Jackson's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In 2006, the conflict was marked by a resurgence of insurgent activity, particularly in eastern provinces like Konar, where roadside bombs and direct engagements were common.
The Army posthumously promoted Jackson to the rank of Sergeant. She was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Florida. Her name is inscribed on Panel 9R, Line 122 of the Afghanistan War Memorial at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia.
Sergeant Jackson is remembered on several online memorials for fallen service members. Her unit, the 710th Combat Support Battalion, was later recognized for its service as part of the 10th Mountain Division's efforts in Afghanistan.
Explore Further
Sergeant Jackson 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.
