Military

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

      Sgt. Rodney A. Murray, 28, of Ayden, N.C., died May 9, in Iraq, in a vehicle accident between Baghdad and Scania when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle and his military vehicle collided.  Sgt. Murray was assigned to the Army Reserve's 351^st Military Police Company, Ocala, Fla.

      The incident is under investigation.

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