A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 plane crashed during a search and rescue training exercise in Larimer County, Colorado, resulting in the deaths of pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, and injuring the co-pilot. The crash occurred in a remote area, and the injured co-pilot was airlifted to a medical facility. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and the Civil Air Patrol has expressed condolences and gratitude for the service of the victims.
A corrections officer at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Lt. Rodney Osborne, has tragically died after being shot during a training exercise at the corrections training academy. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which is believed to have been a tragic accident. Lt. Osborne, a beloved 13-year employee, was recently named employee of the year by his colleagues. Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Lt. Osborne's service.
Sixteen members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department SWAT team were injured, with one requiring surgery, after an explosion occurred during an indoor training exercise at an FBI facility in Irvine. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, and the FBI and Sheriff's Department will be conducting an investigation.
Two National Guard members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training flight in Mississippi, while another military helicopter went down in Alabama on the same day, leaving two Army pilots with minor injuries. These incidents follow a deadly helicopter crash in California earlier in the month that killed five Marines during routine flight training.
The fathers and uncle of three of the five Marines killed in a helicopter crash in California are expressing their grief and frustration, calling the deaths avoidable and questioning the decision to fly during a storm. The Marines, including a crew chief and pilots, were on a routine training exercise when the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed. The cause of the crash is under investigation. This incident adds to a series of recent military training accidents, including a Marine killed in a training crash in December and Army and Air Force fatalities in previous mishaps.
Five missing Marines, who were traveling aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Nevada to California for a training exercise, have been found dead after the helicopter crashed in a mountainous area east of San Diego. President Joe Biden expressed condolences, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
A US Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crashed into San Diego Bay during a training exercise, with all six crew members surviving and being rescued from the water. The severity of their injuries is not immediately known, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. The helicopter was from Helicopter Maritime Strike squadron 41 and is the Navy's main helicopter for anti-submarine warfare, as well as other missions.
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean near San Diego during a training exercise, with all six crewmembers surviving and being taken ashore for medical evaluations. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and there were no immediate reports of critical or life-threatening injuries.
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed off South Korea during a routine training exercise due to an in-flight emergency, but the pilot was able to eject and was rescued by Republic of Korea Maritime Forces. The pilot is in stable condition and will be further evaluated. The cause of the emergency is unknown, and an investigation will be conducted. This incident follows a previous F-16 crash in South Korea in May, which also resulted in the safe ejection of the pilot.
Five U.S. military service members were killed when a military aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during a routine air refueling mission. The Department of Defense is withholding their identities until their next of kin have been notified. This incident is the latest in a series of fatal military accidents this year.
Five US service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but there are no indications of hostile activity. The aircraft was conducting a routine air refueling mission. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed condolences and emphasized the sacrifices made by military personnel. President Joe Biden mourned the deaths and highlighted the bravery and selflessness of service members. The names of the deceased have not been released yet.
The US Army Pacific is conducting a large-scale training exercise involving over 5,000 troops from various countries, simulating a conflict with a peer adversary in the Pacific region, widely believed to be China. The exercise, known as JPMRC 24-01, focuses on inter-island conflict and aims to prepare soldiers for the complex terrain and operational challenges of the Indo-Pacific region. The training exercise, held in Hawaii, allows for joint tactical training and builds confidence and interoperability among partner nations. The US Army Pacific plays a crucial role in countering China's anti-access and area denial capabilities and emphasizes the need for joint and multinational solutions in the region.
Israel has trained a unit of attack dogs to be deployed in Hamas' extensive tunnel network, with footage showing a dog running through a mock-up underground passage and mauling a fake fighter. The specially-trained military canines, part of the Oketz unit, are capable of sniffing out explosives, finding entrances, and attacking terrorists. The tunnels, hidden up to 100ft below the surface, are used by Hamas to transport people and goods, store ammunition, and house command and control centers. Israel claims to have encircled Gaza City and split the besieged enclave in two, with plans to pour troops into the city in the next 48 hours.
The U.S. military has identified the three Marines who were killed in an Osprey aircraft crash during a training exercise off the Australian coast. The Marines were identified as Corporal Spencer R. Collart, Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau, and Major Tobin J. Lewis. Seventeen others were injured in the crash, with three remaining hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed condolences and praised the Marines for their service.
Three Marines from Camp Pendleton were killed and 20 others injured in a fiery crash of an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during a routine training exercise in Australia. The injured Marines were transported to a hospital, with one in critical condition and two in stable condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation. This incident adds to the previous fatal crashes involving Marine Ospreys since 2012, raising concerns about the aircraft's safety.
