Mankato, Minnesota – The eastern Mediterranean Sea witnessed a devastating aircraft accident on Friday evening, resulting in the tragic deaths of five US service members. Among them was Cade Wolfe, a resident of Mankato, Minnesota, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident during a training flight. The crash occurred during a standard air refueling mission, part of military training conducted by the US European Command (EUCOM).
Prompt search and rescue operations were initiated following the accident, but unfortunately, all five service members aboard the helicopter lost their lives. The details of the incident, including the circumstances and the specific phase of the flight in which the crash occurred, remain unclear. The incident is currently under investigation.
President Joe Biden expressed his condolences, stating, “Jill and I are praying for the families and friends who have lost a precious loved one – a piece of their soul. Our entire nation shares their grief.” He acknowledged the daily bravery and selflessness of the service members, emphasizing their willingness to take risks to keep the American people safe.
Madi Gretz shared a post on fb on the death of Cade:
Rest easy to the boy that wouldn’t leave a skateboard, scooter or bmx bike alone as a kid , to the boy that always made everyone laugh , to the boy that always asked me to meet at west just so he could show me that he could indeed do tricks on anything . Rest easy to the man that made a woman a wife , protected our county and made everyone proud. We will Miss you Cade Wolfe
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin characterized the incident as a poignant reminder of the risks that courageous individuals defending the nation face daily. He stated, “They represent the best of America. We will remember their service and their sacrifice.”
EUCOM clarified that the accident was unrelated to the conflict in Gaza involving Israel or the clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border. They affirmed, “We can definitively say that the aircraft sortie was purely related to training, and there are no indications of hostile activity.”
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
