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

Capt. Matthew C. Mattingly, 30, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died on Sept. 13 in Mosul, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Mattingly was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661.