Military

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

             Spc. Yoe M. Aneiros, 20, of Newark, N.J., died Sept. 7 in Sadr City when his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. Aneiros was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 70^th Armor, 3rd Brigade, 1^st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

The incident is under investigation.

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