Military

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

           Lance Cpl. Jeremiah C. Kinchen, 22, of Salcha, Alaska, died April 4 from an explosion that occurred during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4^th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4^th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas.  During Operation Iraq Freedom, Kinchen was attached to 3^rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 8, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

          Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-6539.