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

Spc. Bradley N. Shilling, 22, of Stanwood, Mich., died Nov. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Shilling was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Big Rapids, Mich.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the Michigan National Guard public affairs office at (571) 481-8140.