Names of those on the helicopter aren't being released, as the military works on informing their next of kin. The Marines had been assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, as part of the Marine Special Operations Regiment. When it crashed during a night-time training exercise. The helicopter had seven Marines and four members of the Louisiana National Guard on board
Last night, a candlelight vigil was held for the crash victims at the Navarre Pier in the Florida Panhandle, according to the "We believe the other two remain with the aircraft."Ĭurtis added, "The entire military community mourns the loss of our friends that we consider family." Curtis, the adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that two of our own have perished in this tragic accident," said Maj. The bodies of two soldiers who died in the crash have been recovered, according to a statement from the Louisiana National Guard. "Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family members and the units where our soldiers and Marines call home." Monte Cannon, vice-commander of the 96th Test Wing. "At this point, we are not hopeful for survivors," said Col.
After finding only debris and human remains in the area where a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Florida Tuesday night with 11 people aboard, officials at Eglin Air Force Base say the mission has transitioned from a search and rescue into a recovery effort.
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