US Marine Killed By ISIS Rocket Attack in Iraq, Others Wounded: Pentagon

The Pentagon released a statement Saturday announcing a Marine was killed in northern Iraq, and several others wounded, by an ISIS rocket attack on a coalition firebase. The statement did not give the number of wounded Marines.

Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on U.S. Casualty in Iraq

Earlier today a U.S. Marine providing force protection fire support at a recently established coalition fire base near Makhmur in northern Iraq was killed after coming under ISIL rocket fire.

Several other Marines were wounded and they are being ‎treated for their varying injuries. ‎Additional identifying information will be provided after next of kin notification.

This is the second combat death since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve, and it reminds us of the risks our men and women in uniform face everyday.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the service members involved, their families and their coalition teammates who will continue the fight against ISIL with resolve and determination.

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