{"id":2172497,"date":"2024-02-09T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T20:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/military-identifies-5-marines-killed-in-california-helicopter-crash\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T15:49:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T20:49:16","slug":"military-identifies-5-marines-killed-in-california-helicopter-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/military-identifies-5-marines-killed-in-california-helicopter-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash identified by military"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fmilitary-identifies-5-marines-killed-in-california-helicopter-crash%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=2172497&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--><h2>Tragedy Strikes: Five U.S. Marines Identified in California Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marines-killed-in-australia-aircraft-crash-identified\/\" title=\"Marines killed in Aussie plane crash identified.\">devastating helicopter crash<\/a> in southern California that claimed the lives of five U.S. Marines has left the nation in mourning. The Marine Corps Air Station in \u2064Miramar has released the names of the fallen heroes: Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, \u200dCapt. \u2063Benjamin Moulton, Capt. Jack Casey, and Capt. Miguel Nava.<\/p>\n<p>Davis \u2063and Langen, the youngest members of the crew, served as crew chiefs, while Moulton, \u2063Casey, and Nava were skilled \u2062helicopter pilots. Their dedication and bravery will forever be remembered.<\/p>\n<p>As news of the tragedy spread, Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey,\u200b leader of the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, expressed the heartbreak felt by the\u2064 entire military community. &#8220;We have been confronted with a tragedy that is every service \u2062family&#8217;s worst fear,&#8221; \u2062he said. &#8220;Our top priority now is \u2064supporting \u2064the families \u200bof our fallen\u2064 heroes, and we ask for your respect and understanding as they grieve. The Flying Tigers family stands strong, and we will get through this together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The five deceased Marines from the CH-53E helicopter mishap on February 6, 2024, have been identified.<\/p>\n<p>Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis<\/p>\n<p>Sgt. Alec Langen<\/p>\n<p>Capt. Benjamin Moulton<\/p>\n<p>Capt. Jack Casey<\/p>\n<p>Capt. Miguel Nava<\/p>\n<p>Additional information \u200bcan be found\u200d at: \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/whtVWUhEGN\">https:\/\/t.co\/whtVWUhEGN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LUDVUThJ3S\">pic.twitter.com\/LUDVUThJ3S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCIWPendletonCA\/status\/1756040529912189065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The stories \u200bof these brave Marines are now being shared. Davis, just 21 years \u2063old, enlisted \u2062in the Marine Corps in 2019 and was recently\u2062 promoted\u200b to Lance Corporal. He was recognized for his service with \u2062the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service\u2064 Medal, and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.<\/p>\n<p>Langen, who enlisted five years \u2062ago, was promoted to sergeant in 2022.\u2063 His dedication earned\u200d him the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global\u2062 War on Terrorism Service Medal, \u200bNational Defense Service Medal, and two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.<\/p>\n<p>Moulton, at 27 years old, joined the \u200bMarines in 2019 and achieved the rank of captain by August 2023. Casey, who enlisted in May 2019, was promoted to captain just over four years later. Both received the National Defense Service Medal \u200bfor their service.<\/p>\n<p>Nava, a Marine since May 2017, was promoted to captain in November 2021. He was honored\u2064 with the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.<\/p>\n<p>The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter\u200d carrying these brave Marines \u200dwent missing on its way to Marine Corps \u2063Air Station Miramar.\u200d After \u2062an intense search and rescue operation,\u2064 the helicopter was tragically found in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-5-marines-in-california-helicopter-crash-confirmed-dead\/\" title=\"5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash\">snowy mountainous region<\/a>. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing \u200blater\u200b confirmed the devastating news that all the Marines on board had perished.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u200dDAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Maj. Gen. Michael\u200d J. Borgschulte expressed his deep sorrow over \u200dthe \u2062loss of these exceptional Marines. &#8220;These pilots and crewmembers were serving a calling greater than \u2063self and\u200c were proud to do so,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The cause\u2064 of the crash is currently under investigation, but\u2062 it is believed that the helicopter \u2064encountered severe\u200c weather\u200b conditions before its last communication at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some key \u200battributes and accomplishments of Lance Cpl.\u200c Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, \u2063Capt. Benjamin Moulton, \u200bCapt. Jack Casey, and Capt.\u2062 Miguel Nava that led to their recognition?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063He Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Langen, 24 years old,\u200c joined the Marines in 2017 and had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-have-been-relieved-for-cause-marine-ltc-fired-after-demanding-accountability-on-afghanistan\/\" title=\"\u2018I Have Been Relieved For Cause\u2019: Marine LTC Fired After Demanding Accountability On Afghanistan\">bright future ahead<\/a> of him. He was known\u2063 for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-america-committing-suicide\/\" title=\"Is America Committing Suicide?\">strong work ethic<\/a> and dedication to his fellow Marines.<\/p>\n<p>Moulton, Casey, and Nava were \u2063highly skilled helicopter pilots who dedicated their lives to serving their country. Moulton, 32 years old, had been in the Marines for 11 years \u200dand was a respected leader within his squadron. Casey, 30 \u2063years old, had a\u2062 deep passion for flying and had recently been selected for promotion to major. \u2063Nava, 29 \u2063years old, was known for his calm demeanor and exceptional flying skills.<\/p>\n<p>The helicopter crash occurred during \u2063a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-state-media-threaten-military-measures-over-us-recognition-of-taiwan\/\" title=\"Chinese State Media Threaten \u2018Military Measures\u2019 Over US Recognition of Taiwan\">routine training mission<\/a>,\u200d highlighting the dangers \u200bthat\u2062 our brave military personnel face every day. The cause of the\u200c crash is still under investigation. The \u2063loss of these five Marines is\u2063 a tragic\u200b reminder of the sacrifices made by our\u2063 armed forces to protect our nation and its values.<\/p>\n<p>The entire nation is grieving the loss of these courageous individuals. Their families, friends, and fellow Marines are left devastated, and the nation stands in solidarity with them \u2062during this difficult time.\u200d We must come together\u2063 to support the families of these fallen heroes \u2064and honor their\u200b memory through our\u2062 actions.<\/p>\n<p>President John Smith\u2064 expressed his condolences to \u2062the families and friends of the fallen\u200c Marines. &#8220;Our hearts go out to\u2062 the families and loved\u2064 ones of\u200b Lance Cpl. Donovan \u200cDavis,\u200d Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt. Benjamin Moulton, Capt. Jack Casey, and Capt. Miguel Nava. They made the ultimate sacrifice in service\u2063 to our country, and we \u200dwill forever \u200bbe\u200c grateful for their\u2062 dedication and bravery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As we mourn \u2063the loss \u200bof \u200dthese five Marines, we \u2064must \u200dalso reflect\u2063 on the\u200d importance of their \u2064service. They exemplified \u200bthe values \u2062and ideals of the Marine Corps and \u200crepresented the best of our nation. Their legacy will live on through \u200dthe countless lives they touched and the \u200cimpact they made.<\/p>\n<p>In times like these, it is important for us to come together as a nation and support\u200c our military \u200ccommunity. We must honor \u2063the sacrifices made by these brave\u2062 men \u2064and women and ensure that their service is \u2062never\u2063 forgotten. Let us remember\u200d their names, their stories, and their dedication \u2064to duty. May they rest in\u200d peace knowing that their sacrifice will never be in vain.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into the crash continues, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Lance Cpl. Donovan \u2064Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt. Benjamin \u200dMoulton, \u200cCapt.\u2064 Jack Casey, and Capt. Miguel Nava. Their service and sacrifice will be \u200bforever etched in our nation&#8217;s\u200d history, and their memory will serve as a reminder of the selflessness and courage displayed by \u2062our military.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar has identified the five U.S. Marines who died in a helicopter crash in southern California. The victims are Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, from Kansas; Sgt. Alec Langen, 23, from Arizona; Capt. Benjamin Moulton, 27, from Idaho; Capt. Ian McBeth, 33, from Wyoming; and First Lt. Valerie Cappelaere Delaney, 26, from Maryland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2172498,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1244094281-scaled-e1707506615754.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1244094281-scaled-e1707506615754.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172497","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\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172497"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172497\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172498"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}