Military

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

             Sgt. 1st Class Robbie D. McNary, 42, of Lewistown, Mont., died March 31, in Hawijah, Iraq, from injuries sustained while performing combat operations.  McNary was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 163rd Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Missoula, Mont.  

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