US Military Aircraft Crashes Into Eastern Mediterranean; 5 Service Members Killed

Published on November 12, 2023

Five U.S. servicemen were killed when a military aircraft crashed into the eastern Mediterranean Sea during a training mission, U.S. European Command (EUCOM) said on Nov. 12. EUCOM said all five crew members were killed when the aircraft crashed on Nov. 10 “during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training.” The military first announced the crash on Nov. 11 and said the next day that “search and rescue efforts began immediately, including nearby U.S. military aircraft and ships.” EUCOM said that out of respect for the families of the service members and in line with Pentagon policy, the identities of the crew members are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin are notified....

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