U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release

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		No. 507-06
IMMEDIATE RELEASE		June 5, 2006

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

 

            Pfc. Brett L. Tribble, 20, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi on June 3 of injuries sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on June 2, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Tribble was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany.

 

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

 

 

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2006/nr20060605-13172.html