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

Pvt. Michael V. Bailey, 20, of Waldorf, Md., died on Oct. 27 in Salerno, Afghanistan, from non-combat related injuries.Bailey was assigned to 4th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.

This incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact the 10th Mountain Division public affairs office at (315) 772-5461.