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Immediate Release

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on a Helicopter Crash in the Mediterranean Sea

We mourn the tragic loss of five U.S. service members during a training accident in the Mediterranean Sea late Friday evening.
 
While we continue to gather more information about this deadly crash, it is another stark reminder that the brave men and women who defend our great nation put their lives on the line each and every day to keep our country safe. They represent the best of America. We will remember their service and their sacrifice.  
 
My prayers are with the patriots we have lost today and their families, loved ones, and teammates.