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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 607-01
November 29, 2001

DOD ANNOUNCES DEATH OF SOLDIER

A soldier supporting Operation Enduring Freedom died today in Uzbekistan. Although the incident is under investigation, his death was not the result of enemy action.

His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.