The Department of Defense announced the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Resolute Support. The following Marines died April 8, 2019 while conducting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, New York. Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines, 31, of York, Pennsylvania. Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Slutman, 43, of Newark, Delaware. These Marines were assigned to 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.<br />News media coverage is subject to approval by the surviving designated family member. <br />NO audio recording is permitted. <br />NO media was present for the dignified transfers of Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines or Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks.

The Department of Defense announced the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Resolute Support. The following Marines died April 8, 2019 while conducting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, New York. Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines, 31, of York, Pennsylvania. Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Slutman, 43, of Newark, Delaware. These Marines were assigned to 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.
News media coverage is subject to approval by the surviving designated family member.
NO audio recording is permitted.
NO media was present for the dignified transfers of Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines or Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks.