Nicholas P. Losapio, John J. Sax, Nathan E. Carlson, Seth D. Rasmuson, and Evan A. Strickland killed in military aircraft crash near Glamis, California
5 Marines killed in Osprey crash in Southern California desert
The aircraft was based at Camp Pendleton with Marine Aircraft Group 39 and was part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing headquartered at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Maj. Mason Englehart, a spokesperson for the wing, said Wednesday.
Five Marines killed in military aircraft crash in California
“We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy,” Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, said in the statement.
All 5 Marines aboard Osprey aircraft died in crash in Imperial County, officials say
The aircraft was based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton with Marine Aircraft Group 39 and crashed around 12:25 p.m. near Coachella Canal Road and Highway 78.
Five killed in California Marine aircraft crash identified
The U.S. Marine Corps on Friday identified five people who died when their Osprey tiltrotor aircraft crashed during training in the California desert.
5 Marines killed in Osprey crash ID'd, son of former LA Dodger Steve Sax among victims
The longest-serving Marine was Losapio, with 8 years and 9 months, while Strickland had been in the service for 1 year and 7 months.
Governor Orders Flags Lowered For New Mexico Marine Killed In Helicopter Crash At Camp Pendleton
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered state flags lowered to half-staff today in mourning for Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland of Valencia County, who was killed in a helicopter crash June 8 while conducting a training exercise at Camp Pendleton.