Military

          The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died on June 17 in Al Qaim, Iraq, while conducting combat operations.  Both soldiers were assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

            Killed were:

            Master Sgt. Robert M. Horrigan, 40, of Austin, Texas.

            Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty, 36, of Knoxville, Tenn.

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