U.S. Air Force · United States 
Leebernard Chavis
2006
Leebernard Emmanuel Chavis served the U.S. Air Force for 3 years. Leebernard served in the Iraq, the Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Location: Overseas
Weapon: Rifle
Offender: Not available
Airman First Class Leebernard Chavis was shot and killed by a sniper in Al-Wahdah, Baghdad, Iraq, while providing escort security and training to local police officers.
A1C Chavis was assigned to the 824th Security Forces Squadron. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.
Weapon: Rifle
Offender: Not available
Airman First Class Leebernard Chavis was shot and killed by a sniper in Al-Wahdah, Baghdad, Iraq, while providing escort security and training to local police officers.
A1C Chavis was assigned to the 824th Security Forces Squadron. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and grandparents.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
2004 – 2006
Conflicts
Iraq
Afghanistan
Global War on Terrorism
Also Served
United States Air Force Security Forces
Airman First Class
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
60
Grave
8427
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