Aberdeen soldier killed in Afghanistan

Summary

20-year-old Pfc. Aaron Fairbairn was one of two killed when insurgents attacked their outpost on July 4.

Story Published: Jul 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM PST

Story Updated: Jul 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM PST

Aberdeen soldier killed in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON -- A soldier from Aberdeen was one of two killed on the Fourth of July in Afghanistan.

The Department of Defense says 20-year-old Aaron Fairbairn died at Combast Outpost Zerok when insurgents attacked.

19-year-old Justin Casillas of Dunnigan, Calif., was also killed. They were both based out of Fort Richardson, Alaska.