Military

            The Department of Defense announced today the death two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            Sgt. David M. Caruso, 25, of Naperville, Ill., died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to 2^nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 

            1^st Lt. Dan T. Malcom Jr., 25, of Brinson, Ga., died Nov. 10 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to 1^st Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

            For further information on Caruso, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-7440.  For more information on Malcom, contact the 2^nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.