2nd BCT Media Links

This blog centralized media links for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division during its deployment from Korea to Iraq as part of OIF 2.5, Aug 2004 - July 2005. It was updated daily over the year, with only sporadic updates since. It is left on-line for historical interest (although many links are likely now broken) and as a tribute to the 2nd BCT servicemen who lost their lives serving in Iraq. May they rest in peace and may their legacy be forever remembered.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Combat Fatalities

The Department of Defense announced the death of two 2nd BCT soldiers.

Staff Sgt. Thomas E. Vitagliano, of the 1-503rd, was killed on 1.17.2005 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position. Staff SGt. Vitagliano was from New Haven, CT. He was 33 years old.

Pfc. George R. Geer, of the 1-503rd, was killed on 1.17.2005 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position. Pfc. Geer, of Cortez, CO, was 27 years old.

Staff Sgt. Vitagliano and Pfc. Geer are the 11th and 12th soldiers of the 1-503rd, and 51st and 52nd 2nd BCT servicemen, to die while serving our country in Iraq. Our hearts go out to their families.

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