The Department of Defense has identified 2,269 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: COLLINS, Jeremiah M. Jr., 19, Lance Cpl., Marines; Milwaukee; Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Second Marine Logistics Group, Second Marine Expeditionary Force. HAWKINS, Patrick C. , 25, Sgt., Army; Carlisle, Pa.; Third Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. MORENO, Jennifer M., 25, First Lt., Army; San Diego; Madigan Army Medical Center. PATTERSON, Cody J., 24, Pfc., Army; Philomath, Ore.; Third Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. PETERS, Joseph M., 24, Sgt., Army; Springfield, Mo.; Fifth Military Police Battalion.