Military

            The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.  They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.  Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve's 351st Civil Affairs Command, Mountain View, Calif.

            Killed were:

            Sgt. Regina C. Reali, 25, of Freso, Calif.

            Spc. Cheyenne C. Willey, 36, of Fremont, Calif.

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