Military

Four Marines Killed in Action

CAMP FALLUJAH - Four Marines serving with the I Marine Expeditionary Force were killed as a result of enemy action in the Al Anbar province April 5 while conducting security and stabilization operations. I MEF force protection measures preclude the release of any information that could aid enemy personnel in assessing the effectiveness or lack thereof with regard to their tactics, techniques and procedures. The release of more details about the incident could place U.S. Marines and sailors at greater risk.
The names of the deceased are withheld pending next-of-kin notification.


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