Army officials have not released any more details about what happened.
Smith was assigned to the 50th Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps.
The DOD said the circumstances surrounding Smith's death are under investigation.
Fort Bragg soldier killed in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG Staff Sgt. Tara J. Smith, 33, of Nashville, N.C., died August 8 in Bagram from a non-combat related incident that occurred August 4.
