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

2nd Lt. Emily J.T. Perez, 23, of Texas, died on Sept.12 of injuries sustained in Al Kifl, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV during combat operations. Perez was assigned to the 204^th Support Battalion, 2^nd Brigade, 4^th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

For further information related to this release, contact the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (254) 287-0105.