Military says Iowa soldier killed in Afghanistan

Military says Iowa soldier killed in Afghanistan
June 29, 2012 22:29 GMT

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EMERSON, Iowa (AP) -- Military officials say an Iowan is among two U.S Army soldiers killed in an attack in Afghanistan.

The Defense Department says 25-year-old Sgt. James Skalberg Jr., who grew up in Emerson, died on Wednesday when his vehicle was hit by an IED, or improvised explosive device, in the Wardak province.

Officials say 24-year-old 1st Lt. Stephen Prasnicki, of Lexington, Va., also died in the attack.

Skalberg graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 2005 and attended Peru State College in Peru, Neb. He joined the Army in 2007.

His wife, Jessica, told the Omaha World-Herald that he was a "loving, good-hearted man."

Skalberg is survived by his wife and son, Carter, of Red Oak; his parents and a sister, all of Cullman, Ala.; and other relatives.

Funeral services are pending.

Source: http://www.kgan.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ia/33465093-www.kgan.com.shtml

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