The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Killed were:

Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer, 26, of Granite City, Ill.

Sgt. Jeffery S. Brown, 25, of Trinity Center, Calif.

They were declared Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown on Aug. 8, when their UH-60 Blackhawk crashed into a lake in the vicinity of Korean Village in Rubtbah, Iraq. Their remains were recovered on Aug. 9 and 10, respectively. Both soldiers were assigned to the 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kan.

This incident is under investigation.