Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of 5 Marines in California
TL;DR
Marine Sgt. Alec Langen from Chandler, Arizona, was among the five people killed in a military helicopter crash near San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion vanished while returning to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after training at Creech Air Force Base. Langen, a crew chief, had dreamed of becoming a Marine since childhood and had recently gotten married. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and recovery efforts are ongoing amid severe weather conditions. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III expressed condolences and emphasized the selfless service of the Marines.
- Arizona Marine among five killed in helicopter crash near San Diego, family says ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
- Marines missing in California found dead after helicopter crash USA TODAY
- Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains The San Diego Union-Tribune
- Arizona Marine among 5 killed in helicopter crash, family confirms The Arizona Republic
- 5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crash outside San Diego KTLA Los Angeles
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