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

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc A. Lee, 28, of Hood River, Ore., was killed on Aug. 2 during combat operations while on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq.  Lee was an aviation ordnanceman and a member of a West Coast-based SEAL Team.

For further information related to this release, contact Naval Special Warfare Command public affairs at (619) 522-2824.