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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
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December 14, 2004
Release Number: 04-12-17C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



TWO MARINES KILLED IN AL ANBAR PROVINCE

Al ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq -- Two Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force were killed in action Monday, December 13 while conducting security and stabilization operations in the Baghdad Province.

I MEF force protection measures preclude the release if any information that could aid enemy personnel in assessing the effectiveness or lack thereof with regards to their tactics, techniques and procedures. The release of more details about the incident could place our personnel at greater risk.

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

For more information, contact the I MEF Media Team at IMEFMEDIATEAM@IMEFDM.usmc.mil

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