American Hero: 1st Lt. Tyler E. Parten, 24, of Arkansas

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Tyler E. Parten, 24, of Arkansas, died Sept. 10 in Konar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire.

He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.