NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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August 16, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-18C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THREE SOLDIERS KILLED IN ACTION IN AN NAJAF PROVINCE

FOB DUKE - Three U.S. soldiers attached to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were killed as a result of enemy action in the An Najaf province Aug. 15.

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

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