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

      Spc. Jacob R. Herring, 21, of Kirkland, Wash., died April 28, in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device in Talafar, Iraq struck his vehicle.  Spc. Herring was assigned to the Army's 5^th Battalion, 20^th Infantry Regiment, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 2^nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

      The incident is under investigation.

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