Military

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

            Pfc. Ryan M. McCauley, 20, of Lewisville, Texas, died Sept. 5 in Baghdad when his patrol came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire.  McCauley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5^th Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

            The incident is under investigation.

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