The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Sgt. Leandro A.S. Jasso, 25, from Leavenworth, Washington, died Nov. 24, 2018, in Garmsir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as a result of wounds sustained while engaging enemy forces in Khash Rod District, Nimruz Province, Afghanistan The incident is under investigation.
Jasso was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Jasso’s body arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Monday night.