Military

Marine killed in Babil Province

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq -- A Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force was killed in action yesterday, while conducting security and stability operations in the north Babil Province.
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 our personnel at greater risk.
     The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE 1st MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT IMEFMEDIATEAM@IMEFDM.USMC.MIL

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