Military

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

            Pfc. Kevin A. Cuming, 22, of North White Plains, N.Y., died August 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under rocket-propelled grenade attack.  Cuming was assigned to the 1^st Squadron, 7^th Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

            The incident is under investigation.

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