15 Marines killed !!
Contributors to this thread:Community
From: tonyo6302
11-Jul-17
Prayers to all families and the deceased.
I was assigned to VMGR-252 from 1991 to 1992. I cannot find out what squadron was involved, as the training squadron, VMGRT-253 is also based out of MCAS Cherry Point.
At one time, -252 was the safest squadron in the world, with over 2 million hours accident free.
The C-130 is the safest airplane ever made, for sure. I wonder what went wrong ?
From: Thumper
11-Jul-17
Prayers sent!
From: HA/KS
11-Jul-17
Even peace is dangerous. They truly do put their lives on the line for us every day.
From: Mad dog
11-Jul-17
God bless them and their kin. Mad Dog
From: keepemsharp
11-Jul-17
Tried to watch CNN and NBC this am to see if they covered the wreck. ALL they covered is some stupid Russian COOKED UP DEAL.
From: Shuteye
11-Jul-17
I saw it on Fox News.
From: Mike in CT
11-Jul-17
God bless and comfort the families of the fallen. To the fallen I can only offer that we are heartbroken for your loss and will always be grateful for your willingness to sacrifice for all of us.
Semper fi....
From: wooddamon1
11-Jul-17
As a proud grandson of a WW2 veteran and brother to two Army veterans, news like this breaks my heart. I hope the families of these brave souls find peace and solace in the fact that their lives were dedicated to something bigger than themselves.
From: Two Feathers
12-Jul-17
Bummer. I get the feeling there is more to this story than mechanical failure. The FBI is investigating but this being a military aircraft, the Convening Authority will also assign an investigation.