Military

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

            Cpl. Joseph E. Fite, 23, of Round Rock, Texas, died Jan. 9 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 23^rd Marine Regiment, 4^th Marine Division, Austin, Texas.

            Media with questions about this Marine can contact the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.