- إنضم
- 16 أغسطس 2009
- المشاركات
- 278
- التفاعل
- الدولة
A pilot flying an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet crashed Wednesday near a base in Southwest Asia, according to a news release from Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Another crew member was injured in the crash and evacuated for treatment of minor injuries.
Southwest Asia is the region that includes countries like Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran.
More than 300 Mountain Home airmen are currently deployed to support F-15E overseas missions designed to deliver combat air power for joint operations and to meet ground commander requirements.
The crash is under investigation. The pilot's name will be released by the Department of Defense in coming days, officials said.
"This is obviously a very sad day for the Gunfighters, as we mourn the loss of one of our warriors," said Col. Ron Buckley, 366th Fighter Wing Commander. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time."
© Copyright 2012 Knight Ridder. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
رابط الخبر
http://www.military.com/news/article/air-force-pilot-killed-in-f15-crash-in-southwest-asia.html
Another crew member was injured in the crash and evacuated for treatment of minor injuries.
Southwest Asia is the region that includes countries like Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran.
More than 300 Mountain Home airmen are currently deployed to support F-15E overseas missions designed to deliver combat air power for joint operations and to meet ground commander requirements.
The crash is under investigation. The pilot's name will be released by the Department of Defense in coming days, officials said.
"This is obviously a very sad day for the Gunfighters, as we mourn the loss of one of our warriors," said Col. Ron Buckley, 366th Fighter Wing Commander. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time."
© Copyright 2012 Knight Ridder. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
رابط الخبر
http://www.military.com/news/article/air-force-pilot-killed-in-f15-crash-in-southwest-asia.html
