RIP CSM! See you at the ORP.

No better way to go- leading warriors from the front- he can say that he truly the dream and died a warrior's death

RIP bud- see you at the last manifest call.

RIP CSM Barreras...RLTW!!

Fox news says he was involved with the rescue of Jessica Lynch. http://www.*******.com/us/2014/05/16/army-ranger-who-helped-rescue-pow-jessica-lynch-dies-from-wounds-in-afghanistan/

[QUOTE=SOTB;1058392010]Can't log onto FB (or won't) from this location -- was he killed by friendly fire, Astan asshat turned rogue, or was he on an assault?QUOTE]

Here is the official DoD News Release: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=16704

"The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R Barreras, 49, of Tucson, Arizona, died May 13, in San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, from wounds suffered on May 6, in Harat Province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas."

RIP, CSM.

Seems like the Ranger community has lost a good one. Sorry to hear, Rest easy CSM Barerras.

RIP, CSM.

RIP Warrior

RIP. Hell of a soldier.

Rest in Peace.

RIP CSM.

RIP CSM

RIP CSM
Fair winds and following seas.

Not sure how many people on are located in the San Antonio,TX area but I wanted to pass the word that CSM Barreras' dignified transfer will take place at Randolph AFB tomorrow, 22 May at 0900. Members of Randolph AFB will line the street at 0900 along the procession route to the flight line.

RIP, brother...in a better place.

RLTW

Blue skies await you my man.

RIP Ranger. Thank you for your service. Prayers for family & friends.

RIP CSM.