US Army: 1st Lieutenant Robert J. Hess

1st Lieutenant Robert J. Hess, twenty-six of Fairfax, Virginia, died on April 23, in Pul-E-Alam, Afghanistan, from wounds sustained.

It was his first tour of Afghanistan.

Hess had been assigned to the 2nd Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York.

Among his completed courses were: Aviation Officer Basic Course, Blackhawk Aviation Officer Qualification Course, Blackhawk M-Model Aviator Qualification Course; and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course.

His awards include: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, NATO Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Aviator Badge.