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

Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman, 46, of Bayside, N.Y., died at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on Oct. 1 from a non-combat related incident. Lannaman was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1569th Transportation Company, Newburgh, N.Y.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the New York Army National Guard public affairs office at (518) 786-4518.