FORT CARSON, COLO. -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

They died Oct. 23 in Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. 

The soldiers were assigned to the 569th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson.

 Killed were: 

* Spc. Eric N. Lembke, 25, of Tampa, Fla. He joined the Army in January 2008 and, with his unit, was previously deployed to Iraq in February 2009. The unit was transferred to Afthanistan in May 2009. His awards received include: National Defense Service Medal,  Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon

*  Pfc. Kimble A. Han, 30, of Lehi, Utah. He entered the Army in January 2008 and was previously deployed to Iraq with his unit in February 2009. The group was moved to Afghanistan in May 2009. His awards received include: 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,  Combat Action Badge.