Valdez, Steven Armando
Active Duty, MARINE CORPS, E CO, 2D BN, 3D MAR, 3D MAR DIV, MCB KANEOHE BAY, HI, LCPL Valdez, Steven Armando of MCRAE, AR, 20, died in CAMP BLESSING, AFGHANISTAN on September 26, 2005. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
A Active Duty member of the MARINE CORPS ? E CO, 2D BN, 3D MAR, 3D MAR DIV, MCB KANEOHE BAY, HI ? serving as LCPL, Valdez, Steven Armando was 20 and came from MCRAE, AR.
The date recorded for his death: September 26, 2005. Location: CAMP BLESSING, AFGHANISTAN. Cause: HOSTILE.
By the mid-period of OEF, the Taliban had rebuilt. IED attacks were climbing every year. Deaths were rising.
The members of E CO, 2D BN, 3D MAR, 3D MAR DIV, MCB KANEOHE BAY, HI who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Explore Further
Valdez, Steven Armando was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (from October 2001 to December 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.