The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who ere supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Veashna Muy, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Cpl. Chad W. Powell, 22, of West Monroe, La.

Both Marines died June 23 while traveling in a convoy that was attacked y a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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