The Department of Defense has identified 1,959 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. McNULTY, Richard L. III, 22, Pfc., Army; Rolla, Mo.; 25th Infantry Division. NUANES, Israel P., 38, Staff Sgt., Army; Las Cruces, N.M.; 84th Ordnance Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group. WALKER, Brian L., 25, Sgt., Army; Lucerne Valley, Calif.; 25th Infantry Division.