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

Sgt. Brent W. Dunkleberger, 29, of New Bloomfield, Pa., died of injuries suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle during a convoy security mission in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 12. Dunkleberger was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the Fort Bliss public affairs office at (915) 568-4505.