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U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release |
No. 806-06 | ||
IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 24, 2006 |
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt 1st Class Ruben J. Villa Jr., of El Paso, Texas, died on Aug 18, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from a non-combat related cause. Villa was assigned to the Army's Area Support Group (CFLCC) , Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
The incident is under investigation.
Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Army Public Affairs Office at (703) 692-2000.
http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=9863
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