The Department of Defense has identified 957 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans yesterday:

ANGUS, Daniel M., 28, Sgt., Marines; Thonotosassa, Fla.; Second Marine Division.

KANE, Jeremy M., 22, Lance Cpl., Marines; Towson, Md.; Fourth Marine Division.

POOLE, Timothy J., 22, Lance Cpl., Marines; Bowling Green, Ky.; Third Marine Division.

SMITH, Zachary D., 19, Lance Cpl., Marines; Hornell, N.Y.; Second Marine Division.