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

Pfc. Robert A. Guy, 26, of Willards, Md., died April 21 as a result of a non-hostile incident near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-9033.