The Department of Defense has identified 3,673 American service members who have died since the start of the Iraq war. It confirmed the deaths of the following Americans yesterday:

ALCANTARA, Juan M., 22, Cpl., Army; New York; Second Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

GUMMERSALL, Nicholas A., 23, Sgt., Army; Chubbuck, Idaho; Second Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

KHAN, Kareem R., 20, Specialist, Army; Manahawkin, N.J.; Second Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

THOMPSON, Jacob M., 26, Staff Sgt., Army; North Mankato, Minn.; Second Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

YOUNG, Donald M., 19, Specialist, Army; Helena, Mont; First Cavalry Division.