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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

March 10, 2006
Release Number: 06-03-01CA




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


MARINE, IRAQI SOLDIER, THREE IRAQIS KILLED IN IED BLAST

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – A homicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near the city of Fallujah March 10.

Three members of an Iraqi family, one soldier from the Iraqi Army, and one U.S. Marine were killed by the blast.

“Today, Iraqi Security Forces were working alongside U.S. Marines to ensure the safety of the citizens of Fallujah. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the individuals who lost their lives,” said Marine Lt. Col. Bryan F. Salas, Multi National Force-West spokesman.

The name of the deceased U.S. Marine will be released by the Department of Defense after next-of-kin notification.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL FORCES - WEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AT ce_pao_watch_officer@cemnf-iraq.usmc.mil.




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