President Biden offered his condolences to the loved ones of two National Guardsmen and a Border Patrol agent who were killed in a helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
President Biden offered his condolences to the families and loved ones of three people killed in a helicopter crash Friday near the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. Two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were killed in the crash, the military said. A fourth soldier was hospitalized and remains in critical condition. 'These brave Americans dedicated their lives to protecting our nation.
As we investigate the circumstances of this crash, we continue to stand with our service members, border agents, and their families, whose contributions to our nation are vital to our security.' The UH-72 Lakota helicopter was conducting routine operations near Rio Grande City, Texas, when it went down, according to Joint Task Force North. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The names of those killed have not been released. National Guard Bureau chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson gave his condolences to the family and friends of those killed in a post on X. He also wished the injured soldier a speedy recovery. 'We mourn these heartbreaking deaths,' Hokanson wrote. 'They are a tragic loss beyond words. All of these people represent selfless service & the best of America.
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