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| April 14, 2006 Release Number: 06-04-01CR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWO MARINES KILLED, 22 WOUNDED IN AL ANBAR PROVINCE CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Two Marines died and 22 were wounded due to enemy action while operating in al Anbar Province April 13. One Marine, assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, died at the scene of the attack. Another, assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, died at a medical facility in Taqqadum. Eight wounded Marines, all assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, were evacuated by air to a medical facility in Balad. Two were listed in critical condition. Six were listed in stable condition. Ten wounded Marines, all assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, were evacuated to a medical facility at Camp Fallujah. Four were being held for observation. Six were treated and returned to duty. Four other Marines assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5 received minor wounds. “Our hearts go out to the families of the dead and wounded Marines,” said Marine spokesperson Lt. Col. Bryan Salas. “Our wounded Marines are receiving the best care available, and we look forward to their speedy recovery.” The names of the deceased and wounded are being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense. -30- |
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