( FOX40.COM) - - Among the 5 U.S. service members eliminated in a helicopter crash on Saturday, one is reported to be from
Sacramento.
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command shared over social media on Monday morning that five unique operations colleagues died in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
Among those killed in the crash included:
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, 38, of Clarksville, TennesseeChief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, 34, of Sacramento, CaliforniaStaff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 26, of Gorham, New HampshireSgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27, of Apache Junction, ArizonaSgt. Cade M. Wolfe, 24, of Mankato, Minnesota
The helicopter crashed into the eastern Mediterranean Sea "throughout a regular air refueling mission as part of a basic training."
In the social media post from the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. Braga wrote:
" We grieve the loss of these 5 unbelievable soldiers, each of them a national treasure. They come from rare patriotic households with deep military service ties that cover numerous generations and formations.
This is devastating news that resounds throughout the entire unique operations neighborhood. Every loss is tough, but in this case, service to the Nation is really a family business and it's tough to reveal the quantity of sadness that we all feel right now.
Our prayers and ideas are with their families, their liked ones, and their fellow soldiers. Like the special operations community constantly does, we will wrap our arms around them, grieve with them, and promise to never forget them."
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