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

Cpl. In C. Kim, 23, of Warren, Mich., died Dec. 7 as result of a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

News media with questions about this Marine can contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.