R.I.P. - Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes, 38, of Las Cruces, N.M., died May 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained during an enemy attack with an improvised explosive device.

            Nuanes was assigned to 741st Ordnance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas, part of the 84th Ordnance Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group.

            For more information related to this release, media may contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 915-744-8498 or 915-744-8406.

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5/15/2012 - A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes, of Las Cruces, N.M., at Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 15, 2012. Nuanes was assigned to the 741st Ordnance Company, EOD, Fort Bliss, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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from lcsun-news.com:

LAS CRUCES - The U.S. Department of Devense has confirmed the passing of U.S. Staff Sgt. Israel P. Nuanes of Las Cruces who was serving in Afghanistan.

Nuanes, 38, of Las Cruces died May 12, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained during an enemy attack with an improvised explosive device, according to the DOD.

Nuanes served in the 741st Ordnance Company, 84th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group, of Fort Bliss, Texas.

"I extend my deepest sympathies and prayers for the family and friends of Staff Sergeant Nuanes," said Congressman Steve Pearce in a news release. "My heart goes out to his family and to the families of our fallen heroes across the nation. We will never forget the sacrifice he made to defend our nation and preserve our freedoms. His admirable service to our nation and his dedication to preserving liberty will long be remembered in New Mexico and across the U.S."

Posted in: Afghanistan, Dover Air Force Base, fallen heros, Fort Bliss, Kandahar Province, Operation Enduring Freedom