Cpl. Miguel A. Maya, 23, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 303, worked as a helicopter avionics technician
A 23-year-old Marine killed at Camp Pendleton earlier this week died as a result of 'an aviation ground mishap,' military officials said Friday. The Marine was identified as Cpl. Miguel A. Maya, a Texas native assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. He worked as a U/AH-1 Aircraft Avionics Technician, a role that had him testing, maintaining and repairing communications, navigation and other systems in helicopters.
Jason Caster, commanding officer of the Camp Pendleton-based squadron. “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.” Officials have released few details about the circumstances surrounding the death, which occurred around 5 p.m. April 23 on the base.
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