Military

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

            Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Mitchell, 28, of McConnelsville, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 12, when an improvised expolosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. Mitchell was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

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