Marine killed in training accident Published June 23, 2003 By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- A Marine was killed and eight Marines and Navy servicemembers injured in what appears to be a training accident in Djibouti on June 22, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa officials said.An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress apparently dropped "multiple" bombs in the wrong area of Godoria Range, according to task force spokesman Marine Capt. Will Klumpp. Several hundred Americans were participating in a supporting arms training exercise. "We've conducted four of these exercises," Klumpp said during a phone interview. "These are part of routine training." The range is located on the coast of Djibouti.Two servicemembers received minor injuries, were treated by medics at Camp Lemonier and returned to their units, according to a task force release. The other six injured servicemembers were sent to a hospital in Djibouti for treatment.Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters supporting the exercise and parked near the range were damaged in the accident, according to the release.The exercise includes coordinating ground, air and naval gunfire, Klumpp said."(These exercises) help personnel practice communications procedures," he said.The exercise stopped immediately after the accident, which is under investigation. The name of the Marine killed is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.