The Department of Defense has identified 1,260 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:

CARVER, Ross S., 21, Lance Cpl., Marines; Rocky Point, N.C.; Second Marine Division.

CHARGE, Philip G. E., 22, Cpl., Marines; Goffstown, N.H.; Second Marine Division.