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Two 101st Airborne Soldiers killed by small arms and rocket grenade fire

Fort Campbell, KY – Two 101st Airborne Division Soldiers were killed June 25th when their mounted patrol came under small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire in the Konar province, Afghanistan.

Both Soldiers were infantrymen assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault.)

Spc. Jared C. Plunk

Spc. Jared C. Plunk
Spc. Jared C. Plunk

Spc. Jared C. Plunk, 27, of Stillwater, OK. Plunk entered the Army in August 2006, and arrived at Fort Campbell in December 2006.

His awards and decorations include: Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Parachutists Badge; and  Weapons Qualification: M4 (expert).

Plunk is survived by his wife, Lindsay Plunk; and sons Kason Plunk and Noah Fisher all of Clarksville, TN; and mother, Glenda Willard of Maryville, TN.

Spc. Blair D. Thompson

Spc. Blair D. Thompson
Spc. Blair D. Thompson

Spc. Blair D. Thompson, 19, of Rome, NY. Thompson entered the Army in July 2008 and arrived at Fort Campbell in December 2008.

His awards and decorations include: National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Air Assault Badge and Weapons Qualification: M4 (expert).

He is survived by his mother, Arena Thompson of Vernon, NY; and father, Vincent Thompson, of Rome, NY.

A memorial service will be held in Afghanistan. Fort Campbell holds a monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony. The next ceremony will be held July 21st at 4:00pm and McAuliffe Hall.

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