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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 587-09
August 06, 2009

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

                The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

 

                Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony C. Garcia, 21, of Panama City, Fla. died Aug. 5 while supporting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan.

 

                For further information related to this release, contact Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs at (808) 257-8870.