| CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Five U.S. military personnel serving with the First Marine Expeditionary Force were killed as a result of enemy action in the Al Anbar province today while conducting security and stability operations. 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 names of the deceased are withheld pending next of kin notification. |