Wood, Edwin Cobellee

Private First Class Edwin Cobellee Wood served in the United States Army as part of B Troop, 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Wood was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a military operation initiated in October 2001.

On July 5, 2010, Wood was killed in Charadarre, a region within Afghanistan known for its challenging terrain and ongoing conflict at the time. His death was officially recorded as a result of hostile action. The 18-year-old's service and sacrifice are a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict.

Operation Enduring Freedom aimed to dismantle terrorist networks and support the establishment of a stable Afghan government. By 2010, the operation had seen a surge in U.S. troop numbers, reflecting strategic shifts in response to persistent insurgency.

Wood's passing marked a somber moment in the United States' prolonged military engagement in Afghanistan, which officially concluded in December 2014. His loss underscores the profound impact of the conflict on countless families and communities across the globe.

Operation Enduring Freedom, which began 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.

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