Military

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

            Pfc. Casey M. LaWare, 19, of Redding, Calif., died April 9 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from non-combat related injuries sustained April 6 in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq.  LaWare was assigned to the 2^nd Squadron, 11^th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

            The incident is under investigation.

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