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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 529-11
June 20, 2011

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

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

            Spc. Scott D. Smith, 36, of Indianapolis, Ind., died June 17 at Khowst province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident.  He was assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana Army National Guard, Indianapolis, Ind.

            For more information, the media may contact the Indiana Army National Guard at 317-407-7065.