US Airman Killed in Pakistan Terror Bombing

Maj. Rodolfo Rodriguez, 34, of the 86th Construction and Training Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, was killed in a Sept. 20 explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan. (U.S. Air Force photo.)

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Sept. 23, 2008 -- An 86th Airlift Wing major from here was killed after a Sept. 20 explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Maj. Rodolfo Rodriguez, 34, of the 86th Construction and Training Squadron, was deployed to the area in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

"Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends during this trying time," said Brig. Gen. William J. Bender, the 86th Airlift Wing commander. "We will keep Major Rodriguez and his family in our thoughts as we continue to accomplish the mission he dedicated himself to."

A native of El Paso, Texas, Major Rodriguez served as the 86th CTS Contingency Training Flight chief since May 2008. A private memorial service is planned this week on Ramstein Air Base.

(From a U.S. Air Force news release.)

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