Officials have recognized the 5 Marines killed whilst a army plane crashed withinside the southern California wasteland Wednesday.
As California Patch formerly reported, an MV-22B Osprey belonging to the third Marine Aircraft Wing crashed round 12:30 p.m. Wednesday close to Glamis, approximately a hundred and twenty miles east of San Diego in Imperial County. All 5 Marines who have been on board the plane died.
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The group became undertaking recurring flight schooling on the time of the accident. The incident stays below investigation.
Losapio, a 2009 graduate of Exeter High School, became additionally a member of the school's wrestling team, the Foster's Daily Democrat reported.
Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland, 19, of Valencia, New Mexico became additionally killed withinside the crash. Strickland, who served for 19 months, became presented the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
The 5th sufferer became recognized as Capt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California. Sax, an MV-22B pilot, served for simply below 6 years and became presented the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Letter of Appreciation.
"It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the lack of 5 Marines from the Purple Fox own circle of relatives," Lt. Col. John Miller stated in a assertion. "This is an exceedingly hard time for VMM-364 and it's miles difficult to specific the effect that this loss has had on our squadron and its households."
The plane became primarily based totally at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.
The MV-22 Osprey is utilized by the Marine Corps to move troops, system and elements from ships and land bases. The Osprey can function as a helicopter or a propeller-primarily based totally plane.
Gov. Gavin Newsom stated in a assertion that he and his wife, Jennifer, have been sending "heartfelt condolences to the households and cherished ones grieving the 5 Marines."
"Their selflessness and determination to serving our u . s . will for all time be remembered," Newsom stated.
Flags on the California State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will fly at half-group of workers of their honor, he stated.