31 December 2011

The Department of Defense announced the non-combat death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan.

Spc. Pernell J. Herrera, 33, of Espanola, New Mexico, died Dec. 31, 2011,in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat incident.

Spc. Herrera was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Santa Fe, New Mexico.