Military

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

            Staff Sgt. Kristopher L. Shepherd, 26, of Lynchburg, Va., died Feb. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated during clearing operations.  Shepherd was assigned to the 767^th Ordnance Company, 63^rd Ordnance Battalion, 52^nd Ordnance Group, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.

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