IRAQ - Attacks killed eight U.S. service members April 9 and 10. The casualties occurred in the following incidents:
Baghdad - Three 1st Armored Division soldiers were killed in a coordinated attack at about 8:30 a.m., April 9. The Soldiers' names are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
Tikrit - Three 1st Infantry Division soldiers were killed and two were wounded in an ambush on the south side of Bayji at 3:40 p.m., April 9th. The Soldiers' name are being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
Baghdad - A Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldier was killed during a convoy attack in north-east Baghdad at about 7 p.m., April 9. The Soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
Camp Fallujah - One Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force was killed on April 10 as a result of enemy action in the Al Anbar Province while conducting security and stability operations. I MEF force protection measures preclude the release of any information that could aid enemy personnel in assessing the effectiveness or lack thereof with regard to their tactics, techniques and procedures. The release of more details about the incident could place our personnel at greater risk. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification.