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

Warrant Officer Charles G. Wells Jr., 32, of Montgomery, Ala., died March 30 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 6th Motor Transport Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Orlando, Fla.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-6539.