The Marine was part of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, which trains pilots to fly the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. Welcome back, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. The obituary of Capt. Jack Casey hinted at a jokester who was never too busy to help. All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21. 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. A search-and-rescue team discovered the aircraft in San Diego Country at 9:08 a.m. local time Wednesday. The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego. The Pentagon’s Joint Safety Council is now working with the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps on their plans to get Osprey crews ready to fly again. By Tara Copp, AP
8 months ago The Department of Defense has released the names of five Army soldiers killed in an MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash on Friday. The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War. Load More