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

Pvt. 2 Carson J. Ramsey, 22, of Winkelman, Ariz., died October 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. Ramsey was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

For further information on this soldier, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.