Military

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died May 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.  They were assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 76^th Field Artillery, 4^th Brigade Combat Team, 3^rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

            The Soldiers are:

            Sgt. Charles A. Drier, 28, of Tuscola, Mich.

            Spec. Dustin C. Fisher, 22, of Fort Smith, Ark.

            Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace, 20, of Hoopeston, Ill.

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