Published: July 09, 2009 11:19 am      

Remains of 7 service members returned to U.S.

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — The remains of seven service members killed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom have been returned to the United States.

The bodies of six soldiers and one sailor were returned Wednesday to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

The service members are:

Capt. Mark A. Garner, 30, of State Road, N.C.

Pfc. Nicolas H.J. Gideon, 20, of Murrieta, Calif.

Spc. Isaac L. Johnson of Columbus, Ga.

Sgt. Brock H. Chavers of Bulloch, Ga.

Petty Officer Second Class Tony Michael Randolph, 22, of Henryetta, Okla.

Spc. Chester W. Hosford of Hastings, Minn.

2nd Lt. Derwin I. Williams of Glenwood, Ill.