{"id":152970,"date":"2024-02-08T09:52:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=152970"},"modified":"2024-02-08T09:52:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:52:35","slug":"5-marines-confirmed-killed-in-crash-of-ch-53e-super-stallion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=152970","title":{"rendered":"5 Marines confirmed killed in crash of CH-53E Super Stallion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After an extensive search for an overdue Marine Corps Super Stallion flying from Creech AFB, Nevada to MCAS Miramar, California, the wreckage was located yesterday. Heavy storms striking California hindered rescue crews from confirming what we all feared. It’s just been confirmed minutes ago, more than a day and a half after the aircrew went missing, that all five Marines on board perished in the crash.<\/p>\n

From Washington Post<\/a>;<\/p>\n

The five Marines who were aboard a helicopter that was reported missing Tuesday during a California storm are confirmed dead, the military said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with a heavy heart and a profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines,\u201d Maj. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, said in a statement. \u201cTo the families of our fallen Marines, we send our deepest condolences and commit to ensuring your support and care during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorities are still attempting to recover the remains of the Marines and have launched an investigation into what happened, the statement said, calling the incident a \u201ccrash.\u201d Authorities found the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter around 9 a.m. local time Wednesday near Pine Valley, Calif., outside San Diego.<\/p>\n

The aircraft was reported missing during a historic storm after a routine training flight from Creech Air Force Base, northwest of Las Vegas, to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, according to a statement from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.<\/p>\n

The storm brought record-shattering rains, serious flooding and landslides over three days.<\/p>\n

President Biden said in a statement Thursday that he and first lady Jill Biden are \u201cheartbroken at the loss of five U.S. Marines.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur service members represent the very best of our nation \u2014 and these five Marines were no exception,\u201d Biden said. \u201cToday, as we mourn this profound loss, we honor their selfless service and ultimate sacrifice \u2014 and reaffirm the sacred obligation we bear to all those who wear the uniform and their families.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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