The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Airman 1st Class Jesse M. Samek, 21, of Rogers, Ark., died Oct. 21 from injuries he received when an Air Force HH-60 helicopter aircraft crashed during a medical evacuation mission in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

The accident is under investigation.

For further information please contact Air Force Special Operations Command at(850) 884-5515.