Plutino, Alessandro Leonard

Alessandro Leonard Plutino grew up in Pitman, New Jersey, and served as an active-duty soldier in the United States Army. He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

Sergeant Plutino died on August 8, 2011, in the Zormat District of Paktia Province, Afghanistan. According to U.S. Department of Defense casualty reports, his death was the result of hostile action. The specific incident was not detailed in official releases, but the area was known for insurgent activity.

Plutino's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In 2011, the conflict was in its tenth year, with U.S. and allied forces engaged in counterinsurgency operations and advising Afghan National Security Forces.

Following his death, the Department of Defense publicly announced his name, unit, and hometown. His body was returned to the United States, and he was buried with military honors.

Sergeant Plutino is remembered on memorial walls for fallen Rangers and is listed on the Afghanistan War casualty rolls maintained by the Pentagon. His name is also inscribed on the Pitman Veterans Memorial in his hometown.

Sergeant Plutino 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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