The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Missouri soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Sterling W. Wyatt, 21, of Columbia, Mo., died July 11, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The Pentagon says his vehicle was attacked with an enemy improvised explosive device.

Wyatt was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Next of kin have been notified.  There have been no announcements regarding funeral services.

Wyatt joined the Army in November 2010 and arrived at the Washington state base south of Seattle in March 2011.  Wyatt deployed to Afghanistan last December. This was his first deployment.