Major Earl Kagie Stribling, A Soldier's Story

Major Earl Kagie Stribling, A Soldier's Story

Major Earl Kagie Stribling

Born January 2, 1956 - Died March 7, 1991

Earl Kagie Stribling was born on January 2, 1956, in Monroe, Louisiana. He attended Gilbert High School, where he played basketball and developed the discipline and teamwork that would later define his military career.

On February 11, 1979, he enlisted in the United States Army and entered the Quartermaster Corps, a branch responsible for sustaining troops in the field, often far from the front lines, yet essential to every operation’s success. Over the course of his service, he rose to the rank of Major, reflecting both longevity and leadership.

During Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Major Stribling deployed to the Persian Gulf with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 142nd Corps Support Battalion. In the weeks following the ceasefire, on March 7, 1991, Major Earl Kagie Stribling died in service as the result of an infection—an often overlooked reminder that war does not always end when the fighting stops.

He is laid to rest at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe, Louisiana.

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