The Department of Defense has identified 811 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:

LAYTON, James R., 22, Petty Officer Third Class, Navy; Riverbank, Calif.; Combined Security Transition Command.

MEADOWS, Joshua S., 30, Capt., Marines; Bastrop, Tex.; First Marine Special Operations Battalion.