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

Spc. David J. Ramsey, 27, of Tacoma, Wash., was medically evacuated from Iraq on Aug. 24 and died from a non-combat related incident on Sept. 7 in Spanaway, Wash. Ramsey was assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital, 62nd Medical Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

This incident is under investigation.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152.