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May 14, 2004
Release Number: 04-05-26C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARINE DIES AT CAMP AL ASAD

CAMP AL ASAD, Iraq - A Marine assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force died May 13 at Camp Al Asad.

The Marine's death is classified as non-hostile.

The incident is under investigation.

The Marine's name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

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