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

Pfc. Brent T. Vroman, 21, of Oshkosh, Wis., died Dec. 13 from wounds received as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.

News media with questions aboutVroman can contact the Inspector/Instructor Staff, Milwaukee, Wis., at (414) 481-3860.