Sgt Juan M. Ridout
MSgt Bill L. “Bub”McDaniel II
21 Feb 2002
Philippines
320th STS, Kadena AB, Japan
MH47 Accident
Sgt Jason Cunningham
4 Mar 2002
Afghanistan
38th RQS,
Moody AFB, GA
Rescue, Enemy Fire
LCdr Arthur Jason “Pooh”Bayer, 34
PO, Chas C. King Chaco, 22
28 Mar 2002 Sierra Nevadas, CA.
USN, China Lake, CA
SAR Drill, HH1N Accident
Capt. Chris E. Britton, 27, OH
CWO Ken L. Miller, 35, CA
SSG Brian Pavlich, 25, NY
Sgt John L. Eichenlaub Jr, 24, PA
Sgt Josh Harapko, 23, AZ
Spec Lucas V. Tripp, 23, CO
Spec Barry M. Stephens, 20, AL
Pfc Shawn A. Mayerscik, 22, PA
Pfc Tommy C. Young, 20, TE
Pfc Stryder O. Stoutenburg, 18, MT
Pfc Andrew D. Stevens, 20, NH
11 Mar 2003
Tenth Mountain Division, Ft. Drum, NY
Blackhawk Accident
1st Lt Tamara Archuleta, 23, NM
SSG Jason Hicks, 25, SC
Lt. Col John Stein, 38, IL
SSG John “Mike”Teal, 29, TX
MSG Michael Maltz, 42, FL
SrA Jason Plite, 21, MI
23 Mar 2003
Afghanistan
41st & 38th Rescue Squadrons
Mercy Mission, injured Afghan children,
HH60G Accident
CWO Brian K. Van Dusen, 39, OH
CWO Hans N. Gukeisen, 31 ,SD
Cpl Richard P. Carl, 26, ID
9 May 2003
Tigris River, Iraq
571st Air Medical, Ft Carson, CO
MedEvac, UH60 Accident
SGT Kirk Allen Straseskie, 23, WI
19 May 2003
Al Hillah, Iraq
1st BN, 4 Marine Regiment
Canal Rescue of CH46, Drowned