DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
September 05, 2007

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Master Sgt. Patrick D. Magnani, 38, of Martinez, Calif., died Sept. 4 near Bagram, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 31st Medical Support Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy.

The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.

For more information related to this release, please contact the Aviano Air Base public affairs office at 011-39-0434-30-7555.