United States Department of Defense

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

            Spc. Jason J. Corbett, 23, of Casper, Wyo., died Jan. 15 of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Karmah, Iraq.

            Spc. Corbett was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 501^st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4^th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25^th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

            For further information related to this release, contact the Fort Richardson Public Affairs Office at (907) 384-1542.