The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Airman 1st Class Antoine J. Holt, 20, of Kennesaw, Ga., died April 10 as a result of injuries sustained when his tent was hit by a mortar round at Balad Air Field, Iraq. He was assigned to the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy.

For further information related to this release please contact Aviano Air Base Public Affairs, 39-434-667344.