Crime & Safety
Camp Pendleton Marine Killed In 'Aviation Ground Mishap' Identified
"Our priority right now is taking care of the family of our fallen Marine, and ensuring the well-being of our Marines and their loved ones."
CAMP PENDLETON, CA — Military officials Friday identified the Marine who was killed this week during "routine military operations" on Camp Pendleton.
Texas native Cpl. Miguel A. Maya died as a result of an aviation ground mishap, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, was pronounced dead around 5 p.m. Tuesday at the base.
Maya was with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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"My heartfelt condolences go out to Cpl. Maya's loved ones during this difficult time," Lt. Col. Jason Caster, commanding officer of HMLAT-303, said in a statement. "Our priority right now is taking care of the family of our fallen Marine, and ensuring the well-being of our Marines and their loved ones."
The incident was under investigation.
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No other information was immediately available.
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