Posted on Nov 12, 2023
5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise
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Five American service members were killed during a training exercise after a military Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday morning, defense officials said.
The incident occurred during a routine air refueling mission, the U.S. European Command said in a news release.
Search and rescue efforts began immediately, EUCOM said. An investigation into the crash is underway.
A U.S. aircraft carrier and accompanying ships are operating in the Mediterranean as part of a strengthened presence to deter Iran from getting directly involved in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Five American service members were killed during a training exercise after a military Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday morning, defense officials said.
The incident occurred during a routine air refueling mission, the U.S. European Command said in a news release.
Search and rescue efforts began immediately, EUCOM said. An investigation into the crash is underway.
A U.S. aircraft carrier and accompanying ships are operating in the Mediterranean as part of a strengthened presence to deter Iran from getting directly involved in the war between Israel and Hamas.
5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise
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The word "routine" was used several times in the article. That is a subtle reminder that there are many things our military does every day that would justifiably be considered extremely hazardous to normal people. Rest in peace.
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How tragic, it is always horrible to hear about these events! My last Med Cruise we lost 51 Marines and Sailors in a bad accident. Prayers for the families !
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