Wade, Chad Stafford

Corporal Chad Stafford Wade served as a member of the United States Marine Corps, part of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), 1st Marine Division, based out of Camp Pendleton, California. Born in Bentonville, Arkansas, Wade was among the thousands of U.S. forces deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

On December 1, 2010, Wade was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. This area was a focal point for coalition military efforts against insurgent forces. Wade's death was classified as a result of hostile action, a term used to denote deaths caused by enemy engagement or activity.

Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks, was a broad campaign to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent them from using Afghanistan as a base for operations. The conflict involved numerous engagements and operations across various regions in Afghanistan.

Wade's service and sacrifice are part of the larger narrative of the U.S. military's efforts in Afghanistan, a conflict that officially concluded in December 2014. His passing is a somber reminder of the human cost of war, and he is remembered by his fellow Marines and the nation.

The loss of Cpl. Wade is mourned by his family and community, who honor his commitment and courage. His memory is preserved in the records of the Marine Corps and in the hearts of those who knew him.

Operation Enduring Freedom, which involved Cpl. Wade, concluded in December 2014, marking the end of a major international military campaign. 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.

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