[Epoch Times June 12, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Tian Lei comprehensive report) An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor (MV-22B Osprey, referred to as the Osprey) of the US Marine Corps recently trained in Southern California It crashed, killing all five people on board. The U.S. military released the names of the martyrs on the evening of June 10. They are between the ages of 19 and 33 and have served in the Marine Corps (USMC) from just over 1 year to nearly 9 years. The five martyrs were:
Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson, 21, crew chief, from Winnebago, Illinois, served 3 years in the Marine Corps;
Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, pilot, from Rockingham, New Hampshire, serving 8 years and 9 months;
Corporal Rasmuson (Cpl. Seth D. Rasmuson), 21 years old, crew chief, from Johnson County, Wyoming (Johnson, Wyoming), served for 3 years and 2 months;
Capt. John J. Sax, 33 years old, pilot, from Placer, California, serving 5 years and 8 months;
Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland, 19 years old, crew chief, from Valencia, New Mexico, served for 1 year and 7 months.
The Osprey that crashed belonged to the Marine Corps’ 3rd Air Wing, based at Camp Pendleton in North County, San Diego, the military said. The MV-22B Osprey crashed during training at 12:25 pm on June 8. The crash site was in the Glamis Desert in Imperial County in southeastern California.
“It is with a heavy heart that we mourn these five martyred Marines,” said Lt. Col. John C. Miller, “This is an extremely difficult time…our current The main task is to care for the families of the martyrs, and we are grateful for their prayers and help.”
Of the five martyrs, Captain John J. Sax was the son of former second baseman Steve Sax of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sachs posted on social media mourning his son:
“It is with great sadness that I announce that my precious son Johnny was one of five U.S. Marines killed in the Osprey crash on Wednesday, June 8, near San Diego.”
“For those who know Johnny, you’ve seen his big smile, his bright light, his love for his family, his love for the Marines, and his passion and joy for flying planes and defending our country. He is my hero and the best man I know and there is no better man to defend our country,” Sachs wrote.
“Johnny Sax knew from a young age that he wanted to be a pilot and would tell his father what type of planes flew overhead while playing baseball. He showed no doubt from a young age that he would To be a pilot and his passion is flying! I am so proud of him and so proud to call him my son! Losing him will change my life forever. His passing is not only for the Marines A loss, and a loss to the world!” the sad father wrote.
The Marine Corps’ most recent MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor crash occurred on March 18 this year, during an exercise with NATO troops. The crash site was in a Norwegian town within the Arctic Circle. Four Marines were involved in the accident. killed in.
According to the U.S. Navy, the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor can lift vertically like a helicopter, but fly like an airplane. #
Responsible editor: Yang Ying
