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May 17, 2004
Release Number: 04-05-31C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



TWO SOLDIERS KILLED IN AL ANBAR PROVINCE

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Two U.S. Soldiers assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force were killed in action today in the Al Anbar Province while conducting security and stability 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 personnel at greater risk.

The names of the deceased are being withheld pending next of kin notification.

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