Tieman, Richard James
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Verified SSG Richard James Tieman, 28, from Waynesboro, PA, served in the Army's STB, V Corps in Heidelberg, Germany. He died in Darulaman, Kabul on May 18, 2010.
Their Story
Richard James Tieman, aged 28, was an American soldier from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, serving in the United States Army at the time of his passing. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant and was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, V Corps, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany.
On May 18, 2010, SSG Tieman lost his life during a hostile incident in Darulaman, a district located in the capital city of Kabul, Afghanistan. His death was recorded as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a conflict initiated in October 2001.
The operation saw numerous military engagements as international forces sought to stabilize Afghanistan and counter insurgent activities led by the Taliban and other groups. SSG Tieman's deployment was under this broader mission aimed at establishing security and governance.
Operation Enduring Freedom was a complex military endeavor that spanned over a decade, officially concluding in December 2014. The operation involved multinational forces operating under NATO and coalition partnerships.
SSG Tieman's service and ultimate sacrifice are remembered by those who served alongside him and by his family. His name is inscribed in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking his contribution to the mission in Afghanistan.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, which commenced in October 2001, concluded in December 2014. 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.
