The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric D. Salinas, 25, of Houston, Texas, died Aug. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Salinas was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Everyone here at SBN would like to offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends and fellow soldiers.
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