The Marine Corps identified the five Marines who were killed in an Osprey aircraft accident this week.
Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, of Rockingham, New Hampshire, an MV-22BCapt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California, an MV-22B Pilot;They were all assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing , and they were based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton near San Diego, California.
This is an extremely difficult time for VMM-364 and it is hard to express the impact that this loss has had on our squadron and its families. Our primary mission now is taking care of the family members of our fallen Marines and we respectfully request privacy for their families as they navigate this difficult time. We appreciate all the prayers and support from the strong extended Purple Fox family and want them to know that more information will be forthcoming on how to help.
Commanding General of 3rd MAW Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering said in a statement, “We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy.” An MH-60S Seahawk crashed near El Centro, California, on Friday. It was also conducting a routine training flight from Naval Air Facility El Centro.
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