Military

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

           Staff Sgt. Todd E. Nunes, 29, of Chapel Hills, Tenn. died May 2 in Kirkuk, Iraq, when his convoy encountered an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.  Nunes was assigned to 1^st Battalion, 21^st Infantry Regiment, 25^th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

          The incident is under investigation.

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