Stratton, Mark Edward Ii
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Verified Mark Edward Stratton II, an American Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, died on May 26, 2009, in Parwan, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Mark Edward Stratton II was a dedicated service member from Foley, Alabama, who served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force. Assigned to the Air Force Element, Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, Stratton was involved in various international operations.
On May 26, 2009, Stratton lost his life in Parwan, Afghanistan. His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, a military campaign initiated by the United States in response to the events of September 11, 2001. Stratton was part of the efforts aimed at combating hostile forces in the region.
Stratton's military career took him to multiple locations, including Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa. His deployments were part of broader U.S. military objectives to enhance security and stability in these areas.
His passing at age 39 is a reminder of the human cost of military conflict. Stratton's contributions are honored and remembered by those who knew him and by the nation he served.
Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, officially concluded in December 2014. Stratton's sacrifice is part of the complex history of this prolonged conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom, a U.S.-led military operation, concluded in December 2014 after more than a decade of conflict. 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.
