White, Joseph Valere

Joseph Valere White was a Specialist in the United States Army, serving with Company B, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Lewis, Washington. Born and raised in Bellevue, Washington, White joined the military with a commitment to serve his country.

He was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a mission launched in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks with the objective of dismantling terrorist organizations and removing the Taliban from power. White's unit was among those tasked with operating in the challenging terrains and complex combat environment of Afghanistan.

On September 24, 2009, at just 21 years old, Specialist White lost his life in Omar Zai, Afghanistan, due to hostile action. His death was part of the broader human toll endured during the lengthy and complex conflict in the region.

Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, involved numerous American and allied forces over its 13-year duration. In December 2014, the operation officially concluded, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military history.

The loss of Specialist White is remembered by his family, fellow soldiers, and the community in Bellevue, as part of the sacrifices made by many during the conflict.

Operation Enduring Freedom officially concluded in December 2014, marking the end of U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan. 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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