Military

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

            Sgt. Jamie A. Gray, 29, of Monpelier, Vt. died June 7 in Scania, Iraq, when his -military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.  Gray was assigned to Army National Guard's  Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 1^st Battalion, 86^th Field Artillery, Williston, Vt.

            The incidents are under investigation.

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