Military

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

            Pvt. Dylan R. Paytas, 20, of Freedom, Pa., died in Baqubah, Iraq, on Nov. 16, from injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds.  Paytas was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

            The incident is under investigation.

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