The Department of Defense has identified 1,883 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans recently: HALL, Ryan P., 30, Capt.; Air Force; Colorado Springs; 319th Special Operations Squadron. POUGH, Paris S., 40, Petty Officer First Class, Navy; Columbus, Ga.; U.S.S. Carl Vinson. REED, Jerry D. II, 30, Sgt., Army; Russellville, Ark.; Second Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Separate Infantry Brigade. SCHOLTEN, Julian S., 26, Senior Airman, Air Force; Upper Marlboro, Md.; 25th Intelligence Squadron. WHITLOCK, Nicholas S., 29, Capt., Air Force; Newnan, Ga.; 34th Special Operations Squadron. WILKENS, Justin J., 26, First Lt., Air Force; Bend, Ore.; 34th Special Operations Squadron.