{"id":1391377,"date":"2022-03-21T05:59:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1391377"},"modified":"2022-03-21T09:59:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:59:50","slug":"lawmakers-react-to-the-four-marines-who-died-in-norway-nato-training-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-react-to-the-four-marines-who-died-in-norway-nato-training-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawmakers React To The Four Marines Who Died In Norway NATO Training Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flawmakers-react-to-the-four-marines-who-died-in-norway-nato-training-exercise%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1391377&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2022\/03\/Untitled-design-21-copy-9.jpg?w=1200&#038;h=800&#038;ixlib=react-9.3.0\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Several lawmakers took to social media to express their condolences for the four U.S. Marines who died during a NATO training exercise in Norway on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The identities of the four men were released on Sunday. They included Cpl. Jacob M. Moore, 24, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy, 30, of Cambridge, Ohio; Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz, 27, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Capt. Ross A. Reynolds, 27, of Leominster, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>The four men belonged to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing stationed at Marine Corps Air Station in New River, North Carolina, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usni.org\/2022\/03\/18\/officials-marine-mv-22b-crashes-in-arctic-norway-rescue-teams-unable-to-reach-crash-site-by-air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the Naval Institute.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Marines Identify Four Killed in MV-22B Crash Site in Arctic Norway \u2013 USNI News<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/INKNbW4Yvu\">https:\/\/t.co\/INKNbW4Yvu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8A4m1RP1ur\">pic.twitter.com\/8A4m1RP1ur<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NavalInstitute\/status\/1505717393301159941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201c<span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">I was saddened to learn that Cpl. Jacob Moore of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, was one of <\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">four<\/span> <span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Marines<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"> killed during NATO exercises in Norway Friday night. I am incredibly grateful for his service defending our nation\u2019s freedom. My prayers are with his family in this difficult time,\u201d Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I was saddened to learn that Cpl. Jacob Moore of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, was one of four Marines killed during NATO exercises in Norway Friday night. I am incredibly grateful for his service defending our nation\u2019s freedom. My prayers are with his family in this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeaderMcConnell\/status\/1505727307952099335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201c<span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Praying for the family, friends, and community of Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz from Fort Wayne, Indiana, one of the <\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">four<\/span> <span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Marines<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"> who died on Friday in Norway during a NATO exercise when their aircraft crashed. We honor Capt. Tomkiewicz\u2019s service and we\u2019ll never forget his sacrifice,\u201d Indiana Republican Sen. Mike Braun wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Praying for the family, friends, and community of Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz from Fort Wayne, Indiana, one of the four Marines who died on Friday in Norway during a NATO exercise when their aircraft crashed. We honor Capt. Tomkiewicz\u2019s service and we\u2019ll never forget his sacrifice.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Senator Mike Braun (@SenatorBraun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenatorBraun\/status\/1505734275102130182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201c<span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">We mourn the loss of <\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">four<\/span> <span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Marines<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"> who tragically perished during a training exercise in Norway, including Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne. We will never forget their sacrifice and service, and I offer my deepest condolences to their loved ones,\u201d fellow Indiana Republican Sen. Todd Young shared.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We mourn the loss of four Marines who tragically perished during a training exercise in Norway, including Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne. We will never forget their sacrifice and service, and I offer my deepest condolences to their loved ones. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0fkBXqGvMy\">https:\/\/t.co\/0fkBXqGvMy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Senator Todd Young (@SenToddYoung) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenToddYoung\/status\/1505716096049029125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHeartbroken to learn that Captain Ross A. Reynolds of Leominster was one of the four U.S. Marines who died yesterday during a NATO training exercise crash. Massachusetts and the nation are praying for their families during this terrible time,\u201d Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Heartbroken to learn that Captain Ross A. Reynolds of Leominster was one of the four U.S. Marines who died yesterday during a NATO training exercise crash.<\/p>\n<p>Massachusetts and the nation are praying for their families during this terrible time.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ElaLQ8gg0f\">https:\/\/t.co\/ElaLQ8gg0f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepMcGovern\/status\/1505707892963426305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201c<span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Losing four brave, dedicated <\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\">#NC03<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\"> service members is heartbreaking. As our\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\">@MCASNewRiver <\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">community mourns the fallen, and I ask that you pray for the loved ones impacted by this tragedy, and for all of our beloved service members serving overseas,\u201d North Carolina Republican Rep. Greg Murphy shared.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Losing four brave, dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NC03?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NC03<\/a> service members is heartbreaking. As our <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCASNewRiver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MCASNewRiver<\/a> community mourns the fallen, and I ask that you pray for the loved ones impacted by this tragedy, and for all of our beloved service members serving overseas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZhHVmww87u\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZhHVmww87u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (@RepGregMurphy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepGregMurphy\/status\/1505874889189777415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">\u201cKay and I are praying for those who knew and loved Capt. Tomkiewicz, Capt. Reynolds, GySgt. Speedy and Cpl. Moore. We will forever remember and honor their service to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\">@USMC <\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">and to our nation,\u201d Oklahoma Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kay and I are praying for those who knew and loved Capt. Tomkiewicz, Capt. Reynolds, GySgt. Speedy and Cpl. Moore. We will forever remember and honor their service to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USMC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@USMC<\/a> and to our nation. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rxkL8u1Zak\">https:\/\/t.co\/rxkL8u1Zak<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sen. Jim Inhofe (@JimInhofe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JimInhofe\/status\/1505696348976341003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAbsolutely tragic. We are grieving the heartbreaking loss of these heroes and praying for their families. Endlessly grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make to keep us safe,\u201d Iowa Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson tweeted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Absolutely tragic. <\/p>\n<p>We are grieving the heartbreaking loss of these heroes and praying for their families. <\/p>\n<p>Endlessly grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make to keep us safe. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CHo6pVpS7S\">https:\/\/t.co\/CHo6pVpS7S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ashley Hinson (@RepAshleyHinson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAshleyHinson\/status\/1505896902344249345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHeartbreaking loss. Praying for their families and the Marine Corps community who is grieving the loss of their brothers-in-arms,\u201d House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Heartbreaking loss. Praying for their families and the Marine Corps community who is grieving the loss of their brothers-in-arms. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OZxDxbGeNR\">https:\/\/t.co\/OZxDxbGeNR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GOPLeader\/status\/1505731726991147008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Daily Wire previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/four-u-s-marines-killed-in-norway-nato-training-identified?%3Futm_source=twitter&#038;utm_medium=social&#038;utm_campaign=dwtwitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>The four men were reported missing on Friday evening after failing to report back following a training mission in northern Norway, according to the statement. The incident involved an MV-22B Osprey.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cNorwegian search aircraft, including a rescue helicopter from the airbase and a Royal Norwegian Air Force P-3C Orion maritime surveillance aircraft, found a suspected crash site but could not reach the location by air and local rescue crews had to reach the site from the ground,\u201d the report added.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe four crew members have been retrieved from the accident site by a Sea King rescue helicopter from Norwegian 330 Squadron. The deceased will remain in Bod\u00f8 until being transported back to the USA,\u201d the Norwegian military said in a separate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forsvaret.no\/en\/news\/press\/cr22-osprey-accident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several lawmakers took to social media to express their condolences for the four U.S. Marines who died during a NATO training exercise in Norway on Friday.The identities of the four<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1391377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1391377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1391377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1391377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1391377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1391377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1391377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}