Stites, Jesse Wade
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Verified Cpl Jesse Wade Stites, 23, from North Beach, MD, served in HMH-363, MAG-24, died in action on January 19, 2012 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Cpl Jesse Wade Stites, an American Marine from North Beach, Maryland, was part of the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24). He served under the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, within the framework of Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001.
The mission took him to various locations, including Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa, as part of the United States' broader military operations. His deployment was part of efforts to stabilize regions and support coalition forces.
On January 19, 2012, at the age of 23, Cpl Stites was tragically killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The region was a focal point of intense military operations due to its strategic importance.
His death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking the loss of a young life committed to his duties. The impact of his passing resonated with those who served alongside him and his family back home.
Operation Enduring Freedom continued until December 2014, a mission that spanned over a decade, involving numerous military personnel like Cpl Stites who served with dedication.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, in which Cpl Stites served, concluded in December 2014 after more than a decade of military operations. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Losano, Raymond, Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif.
