Military

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

            Chief Warrant Officer Dennis P. Hay, 32, of Valdosta, Ga., died on Aug. 29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire.  Hay was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

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