U.S. Army Identifies Five Special Operations Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash
OAN’s James Meyers
2:11 PM – Monday, November 13, 2023
The Fallen Heroes: Remembering the Army Aviation Special Operators
The United States Army has revealed the names of the five Army aviation special operators who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend.
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command announced that the fallen soldiers were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, 38, of Clarksville, Tennessee; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, 34, of Sacramento, California; Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 26, of Gorham, New Hampshire; Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27, of Apache Junction, Arizona; and Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe, 24, of Mankato, Minnesota.
The military’s European Command reported that the UH-60 helicopter crashed during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training.
The New York Times revealed that the helicopter crashed off the coast of Cyprus, a popular area for Pentagon commando teams from the Joint Special Operations Command.
Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, commander of the Army Special Operations Command, described the fallen soldiers as coming from patriotic families with deep military service ties that span multiple generations and formations.
“This is devastating news that reverberates across the entire Special Operations community,” said Braga in a statement. “Every loss is tough, but in this case, service to the Nation is truly a family business and it’s hard to express the amount of sorrow that we all feel right now.”
Additionally, the fallen soldiers were highly decorated, with multiple combat deployments and sent overseas to respond quickly to various national security needs.
“These teammates demonstrated the highest level of dedication to the 160th SOAR and their exemplary service in the Army is the embodiment of what it means to be a Night Stalker and a Soldier,” said 160th Cmdr. Col. Roger Waleski Jr. in a statement. “Our priority now is to ensure the families of our fallen warriors receive our complete support as we work through this tragedy together.”
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The Fallen Heroes: Remembering the Army Aviation Special Operators
The United States Army is mourning the loss of five Army aviation special operators who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command has released the names of the fallen soldiers: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, and Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe.
The fallen soldiers were highly experienced and dedicated individuals who had made significant contributions to their country. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, 38, hailed from Clarksville, Tennessee, while Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, 34, was from Sacramento, California. Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone was 26 years old and from Gorham, New Hampshire, while Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27, came from Apache Junction, Arizona. Lastly, Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe, 24, was from Mankato, Minnesota.
The tragic incident occurred during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training. The UH-60 helicopter crashed off the coast of Cyprus, a well-known area used by Pentagon commando teams from the Joint Special Operations Command, as reported by The New York Times.
In a statement, Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, commander of the Army Special Operations Command, expressed his sorrow and described the fallen soldiers as coming from patriotic families with deep military service ties spanning multiple generations and formations. He further emphasized that their loss is felt deeply across the entire Special Operations community.
“These teammates demonstrated the highest level of dedication to the 160th SOAR, and their exemplary service in the Army is the embodiment of what it means to be a Night Stalker and a Soldier,” said 160th Cmdr. Col. Roger Waleski Jr. in a statement.
The fallen soldiers were highly decorated and had multiple combat deployments, having been deployed overseas to swiftly respond to various national security needs. Their selflessness and commitment to the nation serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the armed forces.
The loss of these heroes is a tragedy that leaves a void not only in the lives of their families but also in the hearts of their fellow soldiers and the nation as a whole. The Army community and the American people mourn the loss of these brave individuals and extend their deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.
In times like these, it is essential to remember and honor the sacrifices made by our military personnel. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and ensure the safety and security of our nation. Their contributions will never
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