3,720

The Department of Defense has identified 3,720 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans yesterday:

Edgar E. Cardenas, 34; Lilburn, Ga.; Pfc., Army; First Cavalry Division.

Adrian M. Elizalde, 30; North Bend, In.; Sgt. First Class, Army; Second Battalion, First Special Forces Group.

David A. Heringues, 36; Tampa, Fl.; Sgt. First Class, Army; 82nd Airborne Division.

Michael J. Tully, 33; Falls Creek, Pa.; Sgt. First Class, Army; Second Battalion, First Special Forces Group.

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