Brandon, Stacey Craig

Stacey Craig Brandon, born in Hazen, Arkansas, served as a Staff Sergeant in the National Guard, Army with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 39th Combat Support Battalion (CSB) based at Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, Arkansas. At the age of 35, he was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated in March 2003 with the goal of toppling Saddam Hussein's regime.

On April 24, 2004, SSG Brandon lost his life in Taji, Iraq, a region witnessing significant unrest during the early years of the U.S.-led invasion. The details of his death are documented as hostile, reflecting the dangerous conditions faced by soldiers during this period.

Operation Iraqi Freedom saw a transition from conventional warfare to insurgent conflicts, with SSG Brandon and his unit operating in a complex environment marked by unpredictable threats. The dissolution of the Iraqi army contributed to a power void, intensifying resistance from various armed groups.

Though his life ended amidst the chaos of conflict, SSG Brandon's service is remembered as part of the sacrifices made by many who served in Iraq. His passing highlights the personal losses endured by families and communities connected to those in military service.

Brandon's commitment and service continue to be honored by those who knew him and by the broader military community. His name is one among many who served with dedication during one of the most challenging periods in recent military history.

Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010 after years of military operations and conflict in Iraq. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Aubin, Jay Thomas, Beaupre, Ryan Anthony, Childers, Therrel Shane, Gutierrez, Jose.

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