Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Seaman Aaron D. Ullom, 20, of Midland, Mich., died while conducting a dismounted patrol in the Now Zad district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on July 12.  He was assigned as a hospitalman to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Source: defense.gov