DoD Identifies Army Casualty
August 31, 2004

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

Staff Sgt. Aaron N. Holleyman, 26, of Glasgow, Mont., died Aug 30 in Khutayiah, Iraq, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Holleyman was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.