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Name: Air Force Capt. Derek Argel Age: 28 From: Lompoc, Calif. Assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Incident: Air Force Capt. Derek Argel was killed May 30 in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq. Also Died:
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30, 2005 Air Force commando from Lompoc dies in Iraq crash
Associated Press
LOMPOC, Calif. — Air Force Capt. Derek Argel was so dedicated to water polo that he started showing up at high school practices as a fifth-grader.
As he grew older, his intense commitment to the military led him to enroll in the Air Force Academy and head to Iraq as a commando.
Argel, 28, died Monday in a plane crash during a training mission in the Diyala province northwest of Baghdad. Three other U.S. troops and an Iraqi pilot were also killed in the Memorial Day crash.
Argel was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The squadron’s missions were often classified and officials refused to say when he was deployed.
Argel was named most valuable player in his high school water polo league, and played the sport at the Academy, where he graduated in 2000.
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY Anonymous on May 16, 2010
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Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY Kawaierus on Aug 17, 2008
Rest In peace. May God bve with you and bless you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY Anonymous on Aug 16, 2008
never foget thank you sir
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY sexygal001 on Jun 07, 2008
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made. May your family and friends find comfort in their memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY miyembro on May 25, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY Anonymous on Jul 25, 2006
Godspeed Capt. Argel.
Thank You.
BST
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY DONNYDO on Apr 20, 2006
O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on Your departed veteran who gave his life in the service of his country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son he may share in the joy of Your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in You with Your saints forever.
I ask this through Christ our Lord.
May God give Derek's family peace in their hearts and strength to carry on.
He has proudly served his country.
Now, he proudly serves with angel's wings.
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY Anonymous on Mar 29, 2006
Until we meet again......Love you Hubby, w
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY efe on Jul 14, 2005
My deepest condolences for you and your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.
God Bless, Ryan 978 Claeven
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek Argel BY Anonymous on Jul 08, 2005