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Marines investigating massive fire that engulfed CH-53E helicopter

All members of the crew were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.

By Todd South

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Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash

The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.

By Tara Copp, AP

4 months ago

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

By Todd South

12 months ago

Marine Corps delays 1st deployment of new heavy-lift helicopter to 2026

The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025.

By Irene Loewenson

18 months ago

5 Marines killed in CH-53E helicopter crash mourned as ‘the very best’

All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21.

By Irene Loewenson

19 months ago

5 Marines who died in helicopter crash in California identified

All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.

By Irene Loewenson

20 months ago

5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.

By Irene Loewenson

20 months ago

Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California

The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.

By Irene Loewenson

20 months ago

How Marines, sailors, mules and a King Stallion recovered a downed helo

The Navy helicopter had been attempting to recover a civilian hiker with a broken ankle in California on Sept. 30 when it experienced a hard landing.

By Irene Loewenson

22 months ago

Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating

The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

24 months ago

US Navy awards Sikorsky $2.7 billion for 35 CH-53K helicopters

The contract covers 12 lot 7 and 15 lot 8 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as eight aircraft for the Israeli Air Force.

By Megan Eckstein

2 years ago

Marines fly food to remote areas of Philippines after deadly typhoon

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 wound up delivering 64,000 pounds of food and water.

By Irene Loewenson

2 years ago

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Marines investigating massive fire that engulfed CH-53E helicopter

All members of the crew were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.

Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash

The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

Marine Corps delays 1st deployment of new heavy-lift helicopter to 2026

The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025.

5 Marines killed in CH-53E helicopter crash mourned as ‘the very best’

All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21.

5 Marines who died in helicopter crash in California identified

All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.

5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.

Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California

The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.

How Marines, sailors, mules and a King Stallion recovered a downed helo

The Navy helicopter had been attempting to recover a civilian hiker with a broken ankle in California on Sept. 30 when it experienced a hard landing.

Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating

The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.

US Navy awards Sikorsky $2.7 billion for 35 CH-53K helicopters

The contract covers 12 lot 7 and 15 lot 8 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as eight aircraft for the Israeli Air Force.

Marines fly food to remote areas of Philippines after deadly typhoon

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 wound up delivering 64,000 pounds of food and water.

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