July 1, 2005
Release Number: 05-07-01C
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: 16 SERVICEMEMBERS KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH
KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces have confirmed that all 16 service members on board the MH-47 helicopter that crashed June 28 died in the crash.
Among the deceased were seven Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., one Soldier from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky., and eight Navy SEALs assigned to units in Norfolk, Va., and San Diego, Calif.
There were 16 service members on board, not 17 as previously reported. The remains are being identified. The service members’ names will be released after their next-of-kin have been notified.
The cause of the crash is being investigated. More information will be available when the investigation is complete.
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