Military

           The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died in Taji, Iraq on Nov. 29, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations.  Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan.

            Killed were:

            Sgt. Donald J. Hasse, 28, of Wichita Falls, Texas.

            Sgt. Jerry W. Mills Jr., 23, of Arkansas City, Kan.

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