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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1404-07
December 13, 2007

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter, 27, of Fallbrook, Calif., died Dec. 11, as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in Iraq. He was permanently assigned as an East Coast-based Navy SEAL.
 
            For further information related to this release, contact Naval Special Warfare Group Two public affairs at (757) 462-2282.