Military

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

           Sgt. 1st Class Brent A. Adams, 40, of West View, Pa., died in Ramadi, Iraq on Dec. 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military five-ton truck during combat operations.  Adams was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington, Pa.

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