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SSG Eric Caban
RELEASE NUMBER: 060721-01
DATE POSTED: JULY 21, 2006
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Special Forces Soldier killed in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
FORT BRAGG, N.C. ( USASOC News Service, July 21, 2006) – A Special Forces Soldier was killed in combat July 18 in southern Afghanistan when his combat reconnaissance patrol was attacked by the enemy and he was hit by small arms fire.
Staff Sgt. Eric Caban was born on March 28, 1978 in Manhattan, N.Y. He joined the Army in September, 1997. After attending Infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he served as a sniper platoon member and team leader. In October 2001, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and participated in a combat jump to overtake Kandahar Airfield. He then left active duty to attend college in February 2002.
Due to his patriotism and undeniable calling to serve, Caban returned to active duty in September 2003 and was assigned as a Sniper Instructor at Company C, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
In December 2004, he attended the Special Forces Qualification Course and graduated in March 2006 as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant. He was subsequently assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N. C.
Caban was a graduate of the Special Forces Engineer Course, Sniper School, the Special Operations Interdiction Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course, the U.S. Army Ranger School, the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, the Primary Leadership Development Course, and Airborne School.
His military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge with a Service Bronze Star. He has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Caban is survived by his father Efren and mother Iris, and his brothers Efren Caban Jr. and Edwin Caban.
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07-21-2006, 18:59
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07-21-2006, 19:20
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07-21-2006, 19:27
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07-21-2006, 20:40
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07-21-2006, 20:45
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07-21-2006, 20:48
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07-21-2006, 21:34
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Another very recent SFQC Grad gone. RIP SSG Caban.
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07-22-2006, 10:15
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07-23-2006, 19:25
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I remember seeing him around Student Company, though I did not get to him personally he will be missed... Rest In Peace SSG Caban!
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07-24-2006, 10:45
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07-24-2006, 15:46
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07-31-2006, 18:52
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Rest in Peace SSG Caban.
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07-31-2006, 20:44
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11-02-2006, 17:48
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Staff Sergeant Eric Caban
I recently atended Sniperweek West in San Diego as a guest speaker and range officer.
Over $2500.00 dollars were raised for the Army fallen sniper fund at this event.
The proceeds went to the family of Staff Sergeant Caban via the Army Sniper Association.
Godspeed SSG.
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http://www.groups.sfahq.com/7th/caban_eric_kia_7th.htm
Staff Sgt. Eric Caban
Special Forces Engineer Sergeant
Company B, 3rd Battalion
7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC
KIA 18 July 2006 in southern Afghanistan when his combat reconnaissance patrol was attacked by the enemy and he was hit by small arms fire
Age 28 a native from Manhattan, N.Y.
He is survived by his father Efren and mother Iris, and his brothers Efren Caban Jr. and Edwin Caban.
Awards and decorations
Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge with a Service Bronze Star. He has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Military Education
Special Forces Engineer Course, Sniper School, the Special Operations Interdiction Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course, the U.S. Army Ranger School, the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, the Primary Leadership Development Course, and Airborne School.
Staff Sgt. Eric Caban was born on March 28, 1978 in Manhattan, N.Y. He joined the Army in September, 1997. After attending Infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he served as a sniper platoon member and team leader. In October 2001, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and participated in a combat jump to overtake Kandahar Airfield. He then left active duty to attend college in February 2002.
Due to his patriotism and undeniable calling to serve, Caban returned to active duty in September 2003 and was assigned as a Sniper Instructor at Company C, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
In December 2004, he attended the Special Forces Qualification Course and graduated in March 2006 as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant. He was subsequently assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N. C.
**Information from SFAHQ.com, The Department of Defense, USASOC used in this Article.
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