Military

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

            2nd Lt. Charles R. Rubado, 23, of Clearwater, Fla., died on Aug. 29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his M1A2 Abrams tank came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire.  Rubado was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

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