06-30-2008, 08:58
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Staff Sgt. Travis K. Hunsberger
RELEASE NUMBER: 080629-01
DATE POSTED: JUNE 29, 2008
PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Soldier killed in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, June 29, 2008) — An Army Special Forces Soldier was killed June 27 while conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol in Lamay, Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Travis K. Hunsberger, 24, was fatally wounded when he struck a pressure-plated improvised explosive device during a dismounted deliberate route clearance as part of the patrol. He was a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha senior communications sergeant assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) here.
Hunsberger is survived by his wife, Hannah, of Fayetteville, N.C.; parents, Steven and Ronda Hunsberger, of Goshen, Ind.; brother, Kyle Hunsberger; and sister, Kelsey Hunsberger, both also of Goshen, Ind.
For further information, media should contact the Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office during duty hours at 910-432-2269 or after duty hours at 910-689-6187.
Staff Sgt. Travis K. Hunsberger, 24, was killed in action on June 27, while conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol in Lamay, Afghanistan. At the time of his death, he was assigned to Company C, 1 st Battalion, 7 th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in May 2008 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan.
This was his second deployment in support of the Global War on Terror and his second deployment to Afghanistan.
Hunsberger, a native of Goshen, Ind., volunteered for military service and entered the Army in June 2004 as a Special Forces candidate. In 2006 he earned the coveted “Green Beret” and was assigned to 1 st Bn., 7 th SFG(A) at Fort Bragg, N.C., in Sept. 2006.
Hunsberger’s military education includes; the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Survival, Evasion,
Resistance and Escape Course, Basic Airborne Course, Warrior Leaders Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” device, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat
Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.
Hunsberger is survived by his wife, Hannah, of Fayetteville, N.C.; parents Steven and Ronda Hunsberger, of Goshen, Ind.; brother, Kyle Hunsberger; and sister, Kelsey Hunsberger, both also of Goshen, Ind.
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06-30-2008, 09:03
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06-30-2008, 09:11
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Rest in Peace Brother.....
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06-30-2008, 09:32
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Rest in Peace Brother...
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06-30-2008, 09:34
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RIP SSG Hunsberger
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06-30-2008, 09:50
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Rest In Peace SSG Travis Hunsberger! Thank you for your service..
Prayers out.
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06-30-2008, 10:12
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RIP, hermano.
Thank you.
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06-30-2008, 10:27
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RIP
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06-30-2008, 10:37
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Another brother taken too soon. We will miss you friend...rest easy and blue skies...watch for Dave guiding you in....we will see you both soon.
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06-30-2008, 10:43
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06-30-2008, 10:48
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RIP SSG Hunsberger.
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06-30-2008, 10:55
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Rest In Peace SSG Hunsberger and Thank You for Your Service and Your Sacrifice.
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06-30-2008, 11:32
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Hannah called my wife and told her the news on Saturday. They used to work together when we were in Fayetteville. I only knew Travis in passing. I hope his wife is doing Okay.
R.I.P Brother
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06-30-2008, 11:39
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06-30-2008, 12:16
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RIP SSG Hunsberger, my condolences and prayers to all.
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