Military

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

            Spc. Javier A. Villanueva, 25, of Temple, Texas, died in Al Asad, Iraq, on Nov. 24, of injuries sustained in Hit, Iraq, on Nov. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations.  Villanueva was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

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