Military

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

            Cpl. Bryan J. Richardson, 23, of Summersville, W.Va., died March 25 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3^rd Battalion, 25^th Marine Regiment, 4^th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va.

            Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.