Huntingburg, Indiana
Steven Faulkenburg tried working factory jobs after high school. But it wasn''t for him. The Army was. Faulkenburg spent 26 years in the military, seeing parts of the world he likely never envisioned as a youth growing up in Kentucky and Indiana. The 45-year-old from Huntingburg, Ind., was killed by small-arms fire on Nov. 9 in the battle against insurgents in Fallujah. He was based in Vilseck, Germany. One of six children, Faulkenburg enjoyed the outdoors and liked to hunt and trap, said his brother Walter Faulkenburg. "He was not happy being cooped up," he said. He leaves his wife, Tonya, a daughter and two stepdaughters in Germany.
Served with Steve at Ft Campbell and Korea. I was his senior at the time and he was my right hand man. Just a great soldier and a good man. Very sad to hear about his death.
Thomas Weber
February 06, 2025 | Lemoyne, PA | Military
I pray for the family daily. I know that it never gets easier. CSM Faulkenburg "Dirty Steve" was and is forever in our hearts and prayers ~ as is your family. Grace & Peace, Pastor Tom (CW3 Ret.)
Tom Broadbent
December 10, 2022 | Friend
I had the pleasure to serve with "First Sergeant" Faulkenburg at the DMZ in Korea (I was there 96-98). He was ALWAYS front and center and 100% dedicated to the "Joes". Everything he did was selflessly done for the benefit of others. He lead from the front!!!! ALWAYS!!!! Heaven has gained a Guardian Angel that, because of the wisdom. leadership, and friendship he freely gave to all, will always be looking out for us. I feel your loss deeply My Brother in Arms.
Juan Torres
May 27, 2019 | St Cloud, FL | Coworker
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Faulkenberg Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Steven W. Faulkenberg US Army Command Sergeant Major.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made...
Charlie Gili
January 23, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY | Neighbor
Still remembered, respected and honored.
November 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. Faulkenburg:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 09, 2011 | Carson City, NV
Ramrod 7, I know you will have the FOB squared away for us when we arrive in Heaven.
SP/4 Jackson 11BRAVO 76-81
Robert Jackson
July 09, 2011 | Oklahoma City, OK
To the family and friends of Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. Faulkenburg:
Remembering Steven on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
November 09, 2010 | Carson City, NV
I am sorry it has taken me so long to sign this. My son, Will, served with you and was very saddened by your death as it was for so many of your soldiers. I never got to meet you but have gotten to know you a little through a book called "House to House" by one of your sargeants.
To your loved ones, I know how hard it is to convey our condolences in mere words alone. My heart goes out to them. My prayers are that they can find comfort as God wraps His arms around them. I know Steve is in...
Ann Mock
January 31, 2009 | Harper, KS