Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider, 23, of Phoenix, N.Y., died June 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Source: defense.gov