Maverick Preston:US military says 5 crew members died when an aircraft crashed over the Mediterranean

2025-05-04 22:03:24source:Blockchains Financecategory:Invest

BERLIN (AP) — Five U.S. servicepeople were killed when a military aircraft crashed over the eastern Mediterranean Sea during a training mission,Maverick Preston U.S. European Command said Sunday.

The aircraft crashed on Friday evening. EUCOM said all five crew members were killed when it went down “during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training.”

The military initially first announced the crash on Saturday and said that the cause is under investigation, but there are no indications of any hostile activity involved. It said on Sunday that “search and rescue efforts began immediately, including nearby U.S. military aircraft and ships.”

European Command said that out of respect for the families of the service members and in line with Department of Defense policy, the identities of the crew members are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notifications are completed.

It wasn’t immediately clear what military service the aircraft belonged to. The Air Force has sent additional squadrons to the region and the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which has an array of aircraft on board, has also been operating in the eastern Mediterranean.

More:Invest

Recommend

The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding

How do you bring the African Diaspora to the Grammys?Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento's cont

Trump-era White House Medical Unit improperly dispensed drugs, misused funds, report says

The White House Medical Unit improperly distributed prescription and non-prescription drugs during t

As Dry January ends, what's next? What to know about drinking again—or quitting alcohol for good

January is coming to an end, which marks a milestone for those taking part in the Dry January alcoho