The Department of Defense has identified 688 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans this week:

GRIEMEL, Jarrett P., 20, Specialist, Army; La Porte, Tex.; 25th Infantry Division.

HERNANDEZ, Roberto A. II, 21, Specialist, Army; Queens; 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne).