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

Pvt. Reece D. Moreno, 19, of Prescott, Ariz., died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 24. Moreno was assigned to the 92 Engineer Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact the Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office at (912) 767-5457.