The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 19 in Baghdad, Iraq, when they were shot while conducting dismounted combat operations. Both were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, Shreveport, La.

The soldiers are:

Spec. Bernard L. Sembly, 25, of Bossier City, La.

Sgt. Robin V. Fell, 22, of Shreveport, La.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.