Military

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

            Pfc. Michael A. Mora, 19, of Arroyo Grande, Calif., died May 14 in An Najaf, Iraq, when his military vehicle slid off the road and turned over.  Mora was assigned to the Army's 3^rd Squadron, 2^nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division, Fort Polk, La.

            The incident is under investigation.

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