The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Soldiers died Jan. 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, in a helicopter accident. Both were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. They are:

Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla, 27, of Killeen, Texas.

Chief Warrant Officer Charles S. Jones, 34, of Lawtey, Fla.

This incident is under investigation.

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