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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 998-03
December 31, 2003

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
            Capt. Seth R. Michaud, 27, of Hudson, Mass., died June 22, 2003, as a result of an accident during a training exercise near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti.  Michaud was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 at Marine Corps Air Station, New River, N.C.
 
            For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the Headquarters, Marine Corps public affairs office at (703) 614-4309.