Published: December 9, 2006

The Department of Defense has identified 2,905 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans yesterday:

BEELER, Brent E., 22, Lance Cpl., Marines; Jackson, Mich.; Fourth Marine Division.

FARRIS, Billy B., 20, Cpl., Army; Bapchule, Ariz.; Second Infantry Division.

GAUTHREAUX, Jay R., 26, Sgt., Army; Thibodaux, La.; First Cavalry Division.

GIBBS, Nicholas R., 25, Specialist, Army; Stokesdale, N.C.; First Armored Division.

LIBBY, Dustin J., 22, Cpl., Marines; Presque Isle, Me.; First Marine Division.