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IED Device kills 101st Airborne Soldier

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Fort Campbell, KY — A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died July 30th when an improvised explosive device exploded near a security checkpoint in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

Sgt. Kyle B. Stout, 25, of Texarkana, Texas, was a cannon crewmember (artilleryman) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. He entered the Army in July 2006 and arrived at Fort Campbell in November
2006.

Sgt. Kyle B. Stout
Sgt. Kyle B. Stout

Stout’s awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge – Wheeled Vehicle and Weapons Qualification: M4, expert.

Stout is survived by his parents, Billy M. and Robin C. Stout of Wake Village, Texas.

A memorial ceremony will be held in Afghanistan.

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