U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash ID'd

By Janet DiGiacomo, CNN

Updated 0456 GMT (1256 HKT) March 17, 2013

The Defense Department identified the five U.S. service members who died in a helicopter crash in Southern Afghanistan on Monday, March 11.<br /><br />Staff Sgt. Steven P. Blass, 27, of Estherville, Iowa.
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5 service members killed in helicopter crash – The Defense Department identified the five U.S. service members who died in a helicopter crash in Southern Afghanistan on Monday, March 11.

Staff Sgt. Steven P. Blass, 27, of Estherville, Iowa.
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Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Henderson, 27, of Franklin, Louisiana.
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5 service members killed in helicopter crash – Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Henderson, 27, of Franklin, Louisiana.
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Capt. Sara M. Knutson, 27, of Eldersburg, Maryland.
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5 service members killed in helicopter crash – Capt. Sara M. Knutson, 27, of Eldersburg, Maryland.
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Staff Sgt. Marc A. Scialdo, 31, of Naples, Florida.
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5 service members killed in helicopter crash – Staff Sgt. Marc A. Scialdo, 31, of Naples, Florida.
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