Military

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

                Lance Cpl. Lawrence R. Philippon, 22, of Hartford, Conn., died May 8 from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Qa’im, Iraq.  He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 2^nd Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

               Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2^nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.