Military

Marine Dies of Wounds

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- A Marine assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force died April 22 of wounds received in action April 14 while conducting operations against anti-Coalition forces in the Al Anbar Province.

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 our personnel at greater risk.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Release #040424a