Military

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

            Spc. Joseph L. Martinez, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died on Aug. 27, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces using small arms fire.  Martinez was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

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