JBER Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Staff Sergeant Carl Eric Hammar of Arizona died Saturday afternoon

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Story Created: Jul 17, 2012 at 9:27 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jul 17, 2012 at 9:30 AM AKDT

ALASKA - Staff Sergeant Carl Eric Hammar died July 14 in the Khost Province of Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked his patrol with small arms fire and a rocket propelled grenade.

Hammar, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, was medevaced to Forward Operating Base Sharana, where he died of his injuries. He served as a squad leader, and was assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Hammar joined the Army in December 2005, and arrived at JBER in September 2011. Next of kin have been notified.

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Stefan said on Sunday, Jul 22 at 12:22 AM

RIP Eric. Sweden mourns you, aswell.

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Sheldon Chesson Morgenstern said on Wednesday, Jul 18 at 6:20 AM

I have family at JBER. My heart and prayers go out to this young man's family.

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Kathleen Tonn/ Move the Mountain Ministries... said on Tuesday, Jul 17 at 3:25 PM

What was I doing the moment this handsome, young man gave his life for his country? What were you doing when this young man died for his country?

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