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Two special operations soldiers killed, three injured, in California aviation training mishap
Two special operations soldiers were killed and three injured in an aviation training mishap in California Aug. 27.
By Howard Altman
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Two US service members killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
“The cause of the crash is under investigation, however preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire,” officials from Resolute Support, the Kabul-based headquarters overseeing U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan, said in a statement.
Editorial: Rise in aviation mishaps signals serious readiness, manning challenges
A recent Military Times investigation found that at least 133 service members died in aviation mishaps during the five-year period from 2013 through 2017.
By Military Times Editors
Air Force PJs killed in Iraq crash honored in memorial service
The Air Force on Tuesday held a memorial service to honor two Reserve pararescuemen who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this month.
US helicopter crashes in western Iraq
The officials say there is no indication at this point that the Pave Hawk helicopter was shot down.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
One US service member killed after helicopter crash in Afghanistan
The helicopter was not downed by enemy fire, officials said.
By Shawn Snow