The Department of Defense has identified 849 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 Sunday:

ADAMS, Ryan C., 26, Sgt., Army National Guard; Rhinelander, Wis.; 951st Engineer Company (Sapper).

HERCULES, Russell S. Jr., 22, Specialist, Army; Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

OWENS, Brandon A., 21, Pfc., Army; Memphis; XVIII Airborne Corps.

SANCHEZ, Roberto D., 24, Sgt., Army; Satellite Beach, Fla.; 75th Ranger Regiment.

SMITH, Aaron M., 25, Sgt., Army; Manhattan, Kan.; 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry).