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

2nd Lt. Scott B. Lundell, 35, of Hurricane, Utah, died Nov. 25 in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades while on patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to I Corps Artillery, Utah National Guard, Camp Williams, Utah.

For further information related to this release, contact the Utah National Guard Public Affairs Office at 801-523-4407.