7 Marines Killed in Action!

Seven Marines killed in Al Anbar ProvinceAl Anbar Province, Iraq -- Seven Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force were killed in action Sunday, December 12 in two separate incidents while conducting security and stabilization operations in the Al Anbar Province.I MEF force protection measures preclude the release if any information that could aid enemy personnel in assessing the effectiveness or lack thereof with regards 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 being withheld pending notification of next of kin.