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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 648-06
July 07, 2006

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

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

Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. McLochlin, 45, of Rochester, Ind., died in Orgun-E, Afghanistan, on July 5, when his unit encountered enemy forces using small arms fire.  McLochlin was assigned to the Army National Guard 152nd Infantry Regiment, Marion Ind.

Media with questions about this soldier can call Indiana National Guard Public Affairs Office at (317) 247-3105 or (317) 407-7065.