The Department of Defense has identified 885American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans Thursday:

STEFFEY, Brandon K., 23, Specialist, Army; Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; 89th Military Police Brigade.

STANLEY, Cody R., 21, Lance Cpl., Marines; Rosanky, Tex.; First Marine Expeditionary Force