The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Zachary W. McBride, 20, of Bend, Ore., died Jan. 9 in Sinsil, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
Our condolences are offered to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.
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