Military

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

            Lance Cpl. Jason C. Redifer, 19, of Stuarts Draft, Va.

            Lance Cpl. Harry R. Swain IV, 21, of Cumberland, N.J.

            Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny, 27, of Cook, Ill.

            All three Marines died Jan. 31 as a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq.  They were all assigned to 1^st Battalion, 2^nd Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

            Media with questions about these Marines can call the 2^nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.