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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 754-09
September 30, 2009

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

 
            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
            Lance Cpl. Jordan L. Chrobot, 24, of Frederick, Md., died Sept. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
 
            For additional background information on this Marine, news media may contact the II Marine Expeditionary Force public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.