Friday, March 16, 2018

Seven U.S. Service Members Killed In Iraq Helicopter Crash (Updated)



NBC: Seven U.S. service members killed in Iraq helicopter crash

All seven service members aboard an American military helicopter that crashed in western Iraq late Thursday were killed, according to two U.S. military officials.

The crash of the U.S. HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter does not appear to be a result of enemy activity and the incident is under investigation, U.S. Central Command and military officials said.

"All personnel aboard were killed in the crash," said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, the director of operations for the U.S.-led anti-Islamic State coalition in Iraq and Syria.

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U.S. military copter crashes, killing all on board -- CBS
7 US service members killed in helicopter crash in western Iraq -- Washington Post
All 7 troops in Iraq helicopter crash killed -- The Hill
7 US service members killed in Iraq helicopter crash -- CNN
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