Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070831-03
August 31, 2007

Marines kill 12 AQI near Karmah
Multi-National Force-West

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines from Regimental Combat Team 6 observed and
engaged an armed group of al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists killing 12 and destroying two
vehicles near the town of Karmah Aug. 29.

A group of three men was seen loading objects into a bongo truck from a nearby
growth of weeds 11 kilometers northeast of Fallujah, in an area known to be a historical
weapons cache site. A second group of four men arrived in another bongo truck,
followed by a third group of six men on foot through the reeds.

A team of Marines was dispatched to better observe the scene and a third cargo
truck carrying three men waving weapons and wearing ski masks approached the group
a few moments later.

The Marines called for air support and a section of AV-8B Harrier jets dropped
two precision-guided bombs, destroying the initial two cargo trucks. Marines called for
artillery fire on the dismounted enemy personnel immediately following the air attack.

Twelve members of al Qaeda were found dead upon investigation of the scene...
Numerous weapons and roadside bomb making materials were also found.

All unexploded ordnance was removed from the scene and transported to a
Coalition base for investigation and disposal.

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