United States Department of Defense

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

                Spc. Joseph M. Lewis, 26, of Terrell, Texas died on Nov. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to the 8^th Squadron, 1^st Cavalry Regiment, 5^th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2^nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. 

                The incident is under investigation.

                For more information the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0147 or 0152.