In Memoriam

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Georgia

Georgian Army Corporal Shalva Pailodze from the 31st Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Brigade, was killed in action on 6th January 2012 during an enemy attack on his patrol unit in Helmand province. A Georgian Ministry of Defense statement said he "was killed as a result of a fatal injury during an attack by Taliban insurgents."

Corporal Pailodze, who joined the Georgian armed force in 2008, had the Medal for Participation in International Operations, according to the MoD.

This is the second Georgian Army fatality in a week and the twelfth one since Georgia joined the NATO-led operation in November 2009.

The 31st infantry battalion is now in Helmand province for its second, six-month deployment.

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Regarding post #1809 - Indiana National Guard deaths -

Article and pictures from local CBS affiliate

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8 January 2012

20-year-old US Army Private 1st Class Dustin P. Napier, from Kentucky died on 8th January 2012 after being shot by an Afghan Army soldier at a military base in Zabul province.

Pfc. Napier graduated from South Laurel High School in London, Kentucky two years ago and joined the Army shortly afterwards. He married in October 2011.

Pfc. Napier served with the Alaska-based 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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Yesterday the Army Reserve Troops from my area arrived home safely after a years duty in Afghanistan. The U.S. Flags were up flying along the streets on their return , yellow ribbons were tied everywhere, & they were greeted with honor. It is a good feeling to have them all home.

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10 January 2012

30-year-old US Army Pfc. Michael W. Pyron, from Hopewell, Virginia, died in Parwan province on 10th January 2012. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation, said Major Carla Debro, an Army spokeswoman. She could not elaborate, but did say that he was not killed in combat.

Pfc. Pyron, who joined the Army in May 2010, was a radio and communications security specialist serving with the Georgia-based 25th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Brigade, 335th Signal Command Theater.

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11 January 2012

US Army Pfc. Neil Turner

Article and picture from local paper.

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Active-Duty Army suicides reach record high
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