August 24, 2010 at 8:07am
The Department of Defense announced
today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brandon E. Maggart, 24, of Kirksville, Mo., died August 22 at
Basrah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit
using indirect fire. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 5th Air
Defense Artillery Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
According to unit records, Maggart enlisted June 8, 2006 and reported to
Fort Bliss, Texas, for basic training and advanced training in his
military occupational specialty, 14S - Avenger crewmember. He reported
to Fort Lewis, Wash., (now Joint Base Lewis-McChord) on November 9,
2006, and was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Regiment. The battalion was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom in January 2010. This was his second deployment with the
unit to Iraq. He previously deployed from March 2007 to May 2008.
His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army
Achievement Medal (2 awards), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon,
and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
On behalf of the entire Joint Base Lewis-McChord military and civilian
community, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends
of Sgt. Maggart.
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Brooks said on Aug. 24, 2010 at 2:48pm
On behalf of the Brooks family i want to send our condolences to the Maggarts family, keep strong. ps my husband is in that same unit thats how i heard about his passing
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