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FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) -- Three Fort Carson soldiers serving in Afghanistan have died in an enemy attack on their unit with an improvised explosive device.

The Pentagon announced Thursday that the soldiers killed were with the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. They died Saturday in Zhari province.

Those killed were: 24-year-old Staff Sgt. John A. Reiners, of Lakeland, Fla.; 26-year-old Sgt. Jeremiah T. Wittman of Darby, Mont.; and 23-year-old Spc. Bobby J. Pagan of Austin, Texas.

Military officials released few details about the attack.

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SSgt. John A. Reiners joined the U.S. Army in July 2004. He worked as an infantryman and joined his current unit in April 2009. His awards include: Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal - 2, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star- 2, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon – 2, NATO Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, Air Assault Badge.

Sgt. Jeremiah T. Wittman joined the U.S. Army in March 2004 and joined his current unit in March 2006. He worked as a fire support specialist. His awards include: Army Good Conduct Medal - 2, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge.

Spc. Bobby J. Pagan joined the U.S. Army in July 2008. He worked as an infantryman and joined his current unit in November 2008. His awards include: National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign, Medal w/Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantry Badge.

Additional information provided by Fort Carson.