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

Sgt. Brad A. Wentz, 21, of Gladwin, Mich., died May 20 on a main supply route in Iraq when his convoy came under attack by enemy forces. Wentz was assigned to the Army Reserve's 180th Transportation Company, Muskegon, Mich.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.