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Release # 0811-04-1755

Marine helicopter crashes
Aug. 12, 2004

CAMP FALLUJAH -- A Marine Helicopter crashed in the Al Anbar Province Wednesday while flying in support of security and stabilization operations. Multi-National Force Iraq personnel have secured the crash site. Three personnel have been evacuated from the site and are being treated for injuries. Recovery operations are ongoing. No enemy fire was observed in the vicinity of the aircraft. The cause of the mishap is currently under investigation.

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