June 30, 2005
Release Number: 05-06-23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: COALITION GROUND FORCES SECURE CRASH SITE
KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces have secured the site where a helicopter crashed June 28 and are currently assessing the cause of the crash and the status of the 17 service members who were on board the MH-47 helicopter.
The MH-47 helicopter was transporting service members to support U.S. forces in contact with the enemy when it crashed.
Afghan National Army and Coalition forces remain actively engaged in Operation Red Wing, an effort to defeat terrorists operating in Kunar province. Forces are also in position to impede any enemy movement into or away from the crash site.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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