Fort Bliss Soldier Dies In Iraq

A Fort Bliss soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom died May 30, at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Pfc. Alvaro R. Regalado Sessarego, 37, of Virginia Beach, Va., died of injuries sustained April 18 from a non-combat related incident at Dahuk, Iraq, according to Fort Bliss officials.

Sessarego was assigned to the 1-36th Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division which deployed to Southwest Asia in November 2009.

Funeral arrangements are pending.