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           The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

           Spc. Adolfo C. Carballo, 20, of Houston, Texas, died April 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, when shrapnel struck him.  Carballo was assigned to the Army's 1^st Battalion, 21^st Field Artillery Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

          The incident is under investigation.

          For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.