The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Master Sgt. Brad A. Clemmons, 37, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Aug. 21 when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. The vehicle was part of a transportation convoy enroute to Taji, Iraq. Clemmons was assigned to the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

Media with questions related to this release should contact the Eielson Air Force Base public affairs office at (907) 377-2116.