Negron, Carlos Javier

Carlos Javier Negron was a 40-year-old specialist in the United States Army. He served with Company E, 426th Forward Support Battalion, part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. According to military records, his service included deployments to Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.

On July 10, 2010, Negron was killed in a hostile incident in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced his death the following day, stating he died of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire. No further operational details of the engagement were released.

Negron's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. In 2010, the conflict was marked by a significant U.S. troop surge and intense fighting in eastern provinces like Kunar, where insurgents frequently contested control.

Following his death, the Army posthumously awarded Negron the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and other commendations. He was survived by his wife and children. A memorial service was held at Fort Campbell, and his name is inscribed on the 101st Airborne Division Memorial Wall.

Specialist Negron is listed on the Afghanistan War Memorial at the Florida State Veterans' Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. His unit, the 426th Forward Support Battalion, was responsible for critical logistical support, including maintenance and supply, for combat troops in a volatile region.

Specialist Negron was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001–2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.

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