Five Marines with Marine Aircraft Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), have been confirmed deceased following an aviation mishap involving an MV-22B Osprey during a training mission near Glamis Wednesday, June 8.
Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd MAW said, “We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy.”
Spokesman First Lieutenant Duane Kampa, said the names and identities of deceased service members are not released until all next-of-kin notifications have been completed.
Equipment recovery efforts have begun, and an investigation is underway.
