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

Staff Sgt. Charles A. Kiser, 37, of Cleveland, Wis., died June 24 in Mosul, Iraq, when an explosion occurred near his convoy. Kiser was assigned to the Army Reserve,s 330th Military Police Detachment, Sheboygan, Wis.

The incident is under investigation.

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