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

            Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave, 30, of Woodland, Calif., died April 15, due a non-combat related vehicle accident northeast of Ar Ramadi, Iraq.  He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1^st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

            The incident is under investigation.

            For further information related to this release, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.