Looney, Andrew Richard
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Verified Sgt. Andrew Richard Looney, 22, of Owasso, Oklahoma, was killed in action on June 21, 2010, in Asadabad, Afghanistan, while serving with the U.S. Army during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Andrew Richard Looney was a 22-year-old sergeant from Owasso, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Army with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
On June 21, 2010, Looney died in Asadabad, the capital of Afghanistan's Kunar Province. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, he was killed by enemy small arms fire during a dismounted patrol. The area was known for insurgent activity.
Looney's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The mission initially focused on dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban from power, later shifting to counterinsurgency and stability operations.
His death was reported by the Defense Casualty Analysis System and noted in local media in Oklahoma. The Army posthumously awarded him the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and other commendations for his service.
He is remembered on memorials in his home state and at Fort Campbell. His name is inscribed on the 1st Brigade Combat Team memorial at Fort Campbell and was read during a 2011 Memorial Day ceremony in Owasso.
Explore Further
Sgt. Andrew Looney 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.
