(Image from Steve Ruark / The Associated Press) A Marine carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Broehm Saturday, Nov. 6 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Broehm, 22, of Flagstaff, Ariz., died Nov. 4 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Washington D.C (NAZ Today) – The US Department of Defense is reporting the line of duty death of Lance Corporal Matthew J. Broehm, 22, of Flagstaff. Broehm was killed on November 4th while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The DOD is stating that the incident is under investigation at this time.
Broehm leaves behind a wife and attended Williams High School.
I am opposed to both legal and illegal immigration. This country is overpopulated, and 21 million Americans are out of work.
To the family of LCpl Broehm our condolences to your family and Mrs. Broehm. You are in our prayers. -Marine Wife/ Camp Lejeune