D-M Airman among casualties in Kabul

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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz --  Capt. Nathan J. Nylander, an Airman assigned to the 25th Operational Weather Squadron here at D-M was pronounced dead on April 27 after a shooting at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan.

The death of this Airman marks the third loss Davis-Monthan has suffered to either operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

Captain Nylander is survived by his wife Miriam Nylander and three children.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the Airmen who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedoms," said Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander. "Today's tragic event hit close to home as one of our own was among the casualties. We will continue to support the Airman's family as they deal with this loss."

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. For more information concerning the incident, contact International Security Assistance Force Public Affairs at 93-0-799-51-2919 or pressoffice@hq.isaf.nato.int or visit www.nato.int/isaf.

For more information, contact the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 228-3406.

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