Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Sgt. Jerry D. Reed II, 30, of Russellville, Ark., died Feb. 16, in Paktika province, Afghanistan. 

Reed was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Separate Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany.     

Source: defense.gov