On November 2 , 2003 , Vega became the first female soldier of Puerto Rican descent to die in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom .
Frances M. Vega , Specialist , U.S. Army .
On November 2 , 2003 , Specialist became the first female soldier of Puerto Rican descent to die in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom .
Frances M. Vega , Specialist , U.S. Army .