U.S. soldier killed in Iraq

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U.S. soldier killed in Iraq

_ A soldier assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force was killed Tuesday by enemy action in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq while conducting security and stability operations.



REGIMENTAL PRAYER

Almighty, merciful, and loving Father,
you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions.

We ask you to remember, as we do,
the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us.
They have given their lives so that we might live and breathe freely.
We ask you to receive them into your hands.

Father, give us the strength and wisdom to learn from their example,
to uphold freedom and life at home and around the world.

Keep us vigilant as we guard the frontiers of freedom.

Give our leaders the wisdom and the strength to lead well.

Grant all of us courage and confidence.
Be, for all of us, troopers, a wise counsel in keeping peace
and a strong shield for us against our enemies.
Oh heavenly Father, give us the determination
that the peace and freedom won at such a high price be lasting!

Father, hold all of the troopers in the palm of your almighty hand
and protect them in the shadow of your wings.

Amen.

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One Soldier Assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Killed

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq -- One soldier assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force was killed today 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.