Military

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died June 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.  Both soldiers were assigned to New Jersey Army National Guard's 3^rd Battalion, 112^th Field Artillery.  Killed were:

            Sgt. Humberto F. Timoteo, 25, of Newark, N.J., assigned to Battery A, 3^rd Battalion, 112^th Field Artillery, Morristown, N. J.

            Spc. Ryan E. Doltz, 26, of Mine Hill, N.J., assigned to Battery B, 3^rd Battalion, 112^th Field Artillery, Lawrence, N.J.

            The incidents are under investigation.

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