CENTCOM: MARINE KILLED BY AN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE NEAR AL KARMAH

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – A Marine assigned to Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), was killed in action Aug. 21st by an improvised explosive device.

The incident took place during combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

Semper Fi