The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 27 at Forward Operating Base Naray, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit during combat operations in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

Killed were:
Maj. Henry S. Ofeciar, 37, of Agana, Guam.
Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, of Mount Holly Springs, Penn.
Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Peckville, Penn.

Ofeciar was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Ball and Argonish were assigned to the 55th Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Scranton, Penn.