An 86th Airlift Wing based in Ramstein, Germany  was killed after the September 20 explosion in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Major Rodolfo Rodriguez, 34 years old, of the 86th Construction and Training Squadron, was deployed to the area in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

“Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends during this trying time,” said Brig. Gen. William J. Bender, the 86th Airlift Wing commander.

“We will keep Major Rodriguez and his family in our thoughts as we continue to accomplish the mission he dedicated himself to.”

A native of El Paso, Texas, Major Rodriguez served as the 86th CTS Contingency Training Flight chief since May 2008. A private memorial service is planned this week on Ramstein Air Base.