Military

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

            Cpl. Brad P. McCormick, 23, of Overton, Tenn., died Aug. 19 from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Cpl. McCormick was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve's 3^rd Battalion, 24^th Marine Regiment, 4^th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.

            For further information related to this release, contact the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.