Military

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

            Pfc. Henry C. Risner, 26, of Golden, Colo., died Aug 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his checkpoint came under enemy small arms fire.  Pfc. Risner was assigned to the   2^nd Battalion, 14^th Infantry Regiment, 2^nd Brigade, 10^th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

            The incident is under investigation.

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