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

Pfc. Raymond J. Faulstich Jr., 24, of Leonardtown, Md., died Aug. 5 in Najaf, Iraq, when individuals using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades attacked his convoy.  Faulstich was assigned to the 89^th Transportation Company, 6^th Transportation Battalion, 7^th Transportation Group,  Fort Eustis, Va.

The incident is under investigation.

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