Military

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

            Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin, 39, of Proctor, Vt., died on Aug. 23, 2005, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq during combat operations when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.  Chapin was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion (General Studies), 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), Colchester, Vt. 

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