The Department of Defense has identified 779 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans on Wednesday:

BENJAMIN, Adam F., 34, Gunnery Sgt., Marines; Garfield, Ohio; Second Marine Expeditionary Force.

DAMAS, Leopold F., 26, Lance Cpl., Marines; Floral Park, N.Y.; Second Marine Expeditionary Force.

WOODS, William B. Jr., 31, Sgt. First Class, Army; Chesapeake, Va.; 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne).