Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Master Sgt. Scott E. Pruitt, 38, of Gautier, Miss., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Source: defense.gov