The Department of Defense has identified 4,105 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans this week:
DALESSIO, Gregory T., 30, Capt., Army; Cherry Hill, N.J.; First Armored Division.
DOMINGUEZ, Alejandro A., 24, Sgt., Army; San Diego; Third Armored Cavalry Regiment.
HAMMETT, Robert C., 39, Chief Warrant Officer, Army; Tucson; Fourth Infantry Division.
KELLEY, Dwayne M., 48, Maj., Army; Willingboro, N.J.; 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion.
PLOCICA, Joshua L., 20, Specialist, Army; Clarksville, Tenn.; Fourth Infantry Division.
TAYLOR, Joel A., 20, Specialist, Army; Pinetown, N.C.; Third Armored Cavalry Regiment.
THOMAS, Bryan M., 22, Pfc., Army; Lake Charles, La.; First Armored Division.
YOHN, James M., 25, Pfc., Army; Highspire, Pa.; Third Armored Cavalry Regiment.