Military

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

            Spc. Michael S. Deem, 35, of Rockledge, Fla., died Feb. 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries.  Deem was assigned to the Army's Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. 

            The incident is under investigation.

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