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Old 10 June 2010, 20:13
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I believe this is the first AF Rescue combat loss snce Mayaguez rescue.
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The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died June 9, near Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan, in a helicopter crash. Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Michael P. Flores, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.

1st Lt. Joel C. Gentz, 25, of Grass Lake, Mich., assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

Staff Sgt. David C. Smith, 26, of Eight Mile, Ala., assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base.

Senior Airman Benjamin D. White, 24, of Erwin, Tenn., assigned to the 48thRescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

For more information on Flores and White, media may contact the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base public affairs office at 520-228-3407.

For more information on Gentz and Smith, media may contact the Nellis Air Force Base public affairs office at 702-652-2750.
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Old 10 June 2010, 20:19
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Old 10 June 2010, 21:46
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Old 10 June 2010, 23:38
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2 PJ's, 1 CRO and the Fight Engineer died. The other three are in bad shape, and could use prayers.
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Old 10 June 2010, 23:56
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Old 11 June 2010, 00:47
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2 PJ's, 1 CRO and the Fight Engineer died. The other three are in bad shape, and could use prayers.
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Old 11 June 2010, 00:57
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Old 11 June 2010, 01:48
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fuck man.. I believe these are the guys from c/s Pedro who assisted me and my team after our IED Strike, they helped us recover the remainings of our KIA teammate. We met them afterwards, they were real great guys. When we heard of this event,and that it was c/s Pedro you could hear a needle drop in the Briefingroom..we were al shocked.

Does anyone have anymore info on the WIA pj`s?
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Old 11 June 2010, 05:37
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Old 11 June 2010, 12:45
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Old 11 June 2010, 14:58
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Staff Sergeant Flores arrived today at Kelly Airfield. 2000+ servicemembers and civilians lined up on Luke Street and Rendered Honors 181132(L) June 2010. We had a Ramp Freeze and a moment of silence prior to Honors.

Every Noon on radio station KONO, 101.9 FM; they play the National Anthem. Seemed especially appropriate today.

Hoo-Yah Staff Sergeant Flores, Hoo-Yah! Rest easy.
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Old 20 June 2010, 10:37
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Old 3 July 2010, 13:58
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Some more sad news, the pilot was removed from life support and has passed. RIP my rescue brother. TOML
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