Military

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

            Sgt. Kenya A. Parker, 26, of Fairfield, Ala., died April 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related medical condition.  Parker was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

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