4 Army soldiers presumed dead in Black Hawk helicopter crash in Washington state, authorities report
Tragically, the Army announced on Friday that it is believed all four service members involved in the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash in Washington state have perished. The crash occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday. These service members were part of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), according to Army sources. Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga expressed deep condolences, praising the fallen as exemplary soldiers embodying the Army's highest values. Recovery operations are ongoing, with the cause of the incident still being investigated. The identities of the service members have not yet been made public. Sheriff Derek Sanders confirmed the crash in a social media post, noting the location as near Summit Lake, about 20 miles west of Olympia. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by our military personnel as they carry out their duties in service to our nation.
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