Marine from Washington died in Afghanistan New Years Day

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty
Release No: NR-001-14
January 02, 2014

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Jacob M. Hess, 22, of Spokane, Wash., died Jan. 1, 2014, while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Hess was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is currently under investigation.