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

Spc. Jason A. Lucas, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died on Oct. 13 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his vehicle was struck by a suicide bomber using a vehicle-born improvised explosive device. Lucas was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, La.

For further information related to this release, contact the 10 Mountain Division Public Affairs Office at (315) 772-5461.