An Akron native has been killed in action in Afghanistan.
Corporal Derek Wyatt died during combat operations Monday. The Marine was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
The 25-year old died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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