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CENTCOMNEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

June 14, 2005
Release Number: 05-06-17C



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TWO SOLDIERS ASSIGNED TO MARINES KILLED NEAR RAMADI

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Two Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), were killed in action June 13 when their vehicle was struck by an explosive device.

The incident took place during combat operations near Ramadi, Iraq.

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

The 2nd BCT is assigned to II MEF (Fwd) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT II MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT: CEPAOWO@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

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