Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Staff Sgt. Estevan Altamirano, 30, of Edcouch, Texas, died Sep. 18 in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense also announced today the death of a soldier…






