Soldier Dies From Non-Combat Related Incident In Iraq

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Spc. Ryan Dennis Orin Riley, 22, from Richmond, Kentucky, died April 20, 2019, in Ninawa Province, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.

Riley was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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