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FORT CARSON, COLO. -- The Department of Defense (DOD) has confirmed a Fort Carson soldier died in Afghanistan Monday.

Sgt. Ken Hermogino of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. died in a non combat-related car crash in Afghanistan.

Hermogino was a part of the 4th Infantry Division and was in Herat Province at the time of the crash.

He entered the Army in November 2001 and has been with his unit since July. He had been in Afghanistan since June.

Hermogino received many awards including:

Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal - w/Campaign Star - 2
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Air Force Training Ribbon 
NATO Medal - 2
Combat Action Badge
Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver - Wheeled Vehicles