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            The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:

            Pfc. Christopher Ramos, 26, of Albuquerque, N.M.

            Cpl. Jesse L. Thiry, 23, of Casco, Wis.

            Both Marines died April 5, due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1^st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

              For further information related to this release, contact the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.