Pope Airman Killed in Afghanistan

Pope AFB remembers Senior Airman Goodman, of the 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron. Airman Goodman died May 26 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Airman Goodman is the fifth Team Pope Airman killed in action since Sept. 11, 2001 and the first from the 43rd Airlift Wing (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Pope Airman Killed in Afghanistan

Published May 27, 2009
43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Department of Defense officials announced today the death of a Pope Airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senior Airman Ashton L. M. Goodman, 21, of Indianapolis, died May 26 near Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. She was assigned to the 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Pope.

"Ashton made the ultimate sacrifice in her service to our great nation," said Col. John McDonald, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander. "We will all feel sorrow as a result of her death, but should celebrate in how she chose to live her life, her commitment and dedication."

Airman Goodman is the fourth Team Pope Airman killed in action since Sept. 11, 2001 and the first from the 43rd Airlift Wing.

For more information, please contact the 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs office at (910) 394-4183. If calling after regular business hours, please call the Pope Command Post at (910) 394-9000 and ask for the On-Call Public Affairs Representative.