Jan 21, 2007

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

Sgt. 1st Class Russell P. Borea, 38, of El Paso, Texas, died of injuries suffered in Mosul on Jan. 19 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations.

Borea was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.

For further information related to this release, contact the Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office at (915) 568-4505.