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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 576-10
July 03, 2010

DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty

                The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

                Capt David A. Wisniewski, 31, of Moville, Iowa, died July 2 of wounds sustained June 9 in a helicopter crash near Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

                For further information related to this release, please contact the Nellis Air Force Base public affairs office at 702-652-2750.