Navy

Ten were killed in Malaysia when Navy helicopters collided midair

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LUMUT, MALAYSIA – A tragic incident unfolded at a naval base in Lumut, Malaysia on Tuesday, as two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for an upcoming naval parade, resulting in the death of all 10 crew members onboard, according to a statement from the Malaysian navy. The fatal collision occurred at 9:32 a.m. local time at the Lumut naval base, located in the western state of Perak. The navy confirmed that all victims …

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Japanese Navy helicopters collide 8 assumed dead

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TOKYO, JP – Two Japanese navy helicopters, each carrying four crew members, crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a nighttime training flight, according to Defense Minister Minoru Kihara. The incident occurred near Torishima Island, roughly 370 miles south of Tokyo. The helicopters, believed to have possibly collided, were part of the Maritime Self-Defense Force. One crew member was recovered from the ocean but was later pronounced dead. The search continues for the remaining seven missing …

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Three American sailors missing off the coast of Mexico

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The quest to locate three missing American sailors has expanded to a multinational search centered over the Gulf of California. On April 4, Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross set sail on the “Ocean Bound”, a 44-foot LaFitte sailboat on their way to San Diego. The ultimate destination was planned to be Cabo San Lucas to pick up additional supplies, but now the Trio’s whereabouts remain unknown. The Mexican Navy partnered up with the …

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U.S. Navy Sailors Get Sick From Drinking Water Contaminated With Jet Fuel

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Five sailors are sickened after water tanks aboard USS Nimitz were contaminated with JET FUEL: Emergency procedure to flush out water supply fails within days -Daily Mail The Navy acknowledged five sailors’ health issues on Thursday, two weeks after jet fuel was first detected in the water supply aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. The Navy said it had found the source of the leak and declared the issue resolved on Sept. 21. 5 sailors …

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