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

Spc. Alexander Jordan, 31, of Miami, Fla., died on Sept. 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Jordan was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Fort Richardson public affairs office at (907) 384-1542.