May 30, 2006
Release Number: 06-05-03C
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BODIES OF TWO MARINES MISSING FROM MAY 27 AIRCRAFT MISHAP IN AL ANBAR PROVINCE RECOVERED
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – The bodies of two Marines missing as a result of a helicopter mishap in al Anbar province May 27 have been recovered.
The body of one Marine was recovered late on May 29 and the other was recovered May 30.
“Our thoughts are with the families of the Marines,” said Marine spokesperson Lt. Col. Bryan Salas.
The U.S. Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra helicopter from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing went down May 27 with two Marines on board during a maintenance test flight.
The incident does not appear to be a result of enemy action.
The incident is under investigation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE -WEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AT ce_pao_watch_officer@cemnf-Wiraq.usmc.mil
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