Army Ranger Killed in Afghanistan

On Sunday, the Department of Defense identified the soldier that was [killed] in the Garmsir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan from “injuries sustained while engaging enemy forces” the day prior as Sgt. Leandro A.S. Jasso.

Sgt. Jasso, who was on his third deployment, received his injuries while “engaging enemy forces in Khash Rod District, Nimruz Province, Afghanistan,” according to the DOD press release. At the time of his death, he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

“Sgt. Jasso was a humble professional who placed the mission first, lived the Ranger Creed and will be deeply missed,” said Lt. Col. Rob McChrystal, Commander 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in a statement. (Read more from “Army Ranger Killed in Afghanistan” HERE)

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