U.S. MILITARY SAYS A MARINE AND A SOLDIER HAVE DIED IN IRAQ

A U.S. MARINE WAS KILLED FRIDAY IN
FIGHTING WEST OF BAGHDAD, WHILE A SOLDIER DIED THE DAY
BEFORE TO THE NORTH OF THE CAPITAL, THE MILITARY SAID, ACCORDING TO AP.
THE MARINE ASSIGNED TO REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM 5 DIED FROM
WOUNDS SUSTAINED DUE TO ENEMY ACTION WHILE OPERATING IN THE
VOLATILE ANBAR PROVINCE, ACCORDING TO A STATEMENT.
THE MILITARY ALSO SAID SMALL ARMS FIRE KILLED A SOLDIER
FROM THE 172ND STRYKER BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM THURSDAY IN THE
NORTHERN CITY OF MOSUL.
THE NAMES OF THE DECEASED WERE BEING WITHHELD PENDING
NOTIFICATION OF NEXT OF KIN.