Defense Department Identifies Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

Sergeant First Class Elise a Barreto Ortiz was killed in Afghanistan on September 5th by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. He was serving in Operation Freedom Sentinel and was part of the 82nd Brigade Support Battalion. Ortiz hailed from Morovis, Puerto Rico, and was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. His death is under investigation by the Department of Defense. The community, including the paratrooper Family readiness group, is providing support to his loved ones.

What operation was Sergeant First Class Elise a Barreto Ortiz supporting when he was killed?

• Operation Freedom Sentinel

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation New Dawn

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

How did Sergeant Ortiz lose his life in Afghanistan?

• In a helicopter crash

• During a firefight

• In a training accident

• Due to a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

Which military division was Ortiz a part of?

• 1st Cavalry Division

• 82nd Airborne Division

• 10th Mountain Division

• 101st Airborne Division

Where was Sergeant Ortiz originally from?

• Ponce, Puerto Rico

• Morovis, Puerto Rico

• Bayamón, Puerto Rico

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

What did Colonel Arthur Seller emphasize in his statement about Ortiz?

• His leadership skills

• His honor and courage

• His dedication to training

• His bravery in combat